IBG Germany – Workcamps 2015
IBG
2015
Workcamps in Germany
...peacing theworldtogether
IBG
Internationale Begegnung in Gemeinschaftsdiensten e.V.
Fuchseckstr. 1
70188 Stuttgart
GERMANY
Tel:
+49 (0) 711 – 649 11 28
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www.ibg-workcamps.org
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ABOUT IBG
IBG is a German non-profit organisation founded in 1965. Our aims are to promote
international understanding and to facilitate and organise voluntary work while coordinating
closely with our local partners.
IBG is a registered charity and does not have a political, religious or institutional affiliation.
IBG receives funds from the European Union and from the German Ministry for Youth.
ABOUT OUR WORKCAMPS
Age limit:
18+ years old
Camp language: English is the camp language in most IBG camps. It is important that
volunteers speak at least basic English. If the camp language is not English,
a special mention is made in the project description.
The work:
Usually volunteers will work about 30 hours a week (for example six
hours a day about five days a week). Exceptions are mentioned in the
descriptions and are made according to the needs of the project.
Accommodation: …will be in schools, gyms, youth centres, scouts huts or something similar.
In general there are basic conditions but all facilities like kitchen, toilets
and showers are available. If not, it is mentioned in the description.
Campleaders:
Usually our camps have one or two campleaders who will support the
organisation of free time activities, keep an account for the money for
lodging and excursions as well as provide some support to group
processes in the project. Apart from these responsibilities they are
volunteers like the others.
Food:
In most workcamps, preparing meals is self-organised by the participants.
Usually everyone will take turns cooking.
Contact with the local population: Establishing contact with the local population is one big
aim of IBG. Of course the level and intensity of local contact depends
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entirely on the possibilities and cannot be forced, nevertheless volunteers
should be open for contact to the local population.
Insurance:
All relevant insurance (personal accident, illness, third liability) is provided
only within the official camp dates. EU volunteers are not insured against
illness, that´s why they have to bring the European Health Insurance Card
EHIC (former E111). We strongly recommend (non-EU) volunteers who
plan to travel beyond these dates to bring their own insurance. More
information can be found in our Infosheet.
Official invitations: Probably embassies will ask for an addition of the paragraphs 66-68 to
our official invitations (“Kosten fuer Rueckbefoerderung und
Lebensunterhalt”). As in the past we would like to stress that IBG is not
able to meet the conditions mentioned therein and that we can not add
these paragraphs to our official invitations.
Volunteers with special needs: International workcamps should be open to everyone. If you
have volunteers who need individual support to join a workcamp (more
information, special support during the camp...) please contact us. We
will do our best to find a way to host them.
Accessing workcamps: All our workcamps are open and accessible for volunteers with fewer
opportunities, according to the special needs and interests of the
volunteers. We consider the workcamps:
IBG 03 Ehningen
IBG 02 Waldsassen
IBG 05 Irschenberg
IBG 06 Diespeck
IBG 07 Herrenberg
IBG 08 Willstaett
IBG 09 Kell am See
IBG 11 Kehl
IBG 16 Nagold
IBG 19 Hoetensleben
IBG 22 Bernburg
IBG 23 AnnabergBuchholz
IBG 24 Worms
IBG 25 Heilsbronn
IBG 26 Nuertingen
IBG 28 Singen
IBG 29 Unterkirnach
IBG 30 Zwingenberg
IBG 33 Murrhardt
IBG 36 Berglen
IBG 38 Heidesheim
IBG 39 Betzenstein&Plech
IBG 41 Wolfsruh
IBG 42 Wangen
IBG 43 Ulm
IBG 4M Mariaberg
as especially appropriate for first time experiences in volunteering due to
our local partner’s extensive support, as well as knowledge about
integrative lifestyles.
…peacing the world together!
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Code
IBG 03
IBG 01
IBG 02
IBG 3A
IBG 04
IBG 05
IBG 06
IBG 07
IBG 08
IBG 09
IBG 10
IBG 11
IBG 12
IBG 13
IBG 14
IBG 15
IBG 16
IBG 17
IBG 18
IBG 19
IBG 20
IBG 21
IBG 22
IBG 23
IBG 24
IBG 25
IBG 26
IBG 27
IBG 28
IBG 29
IBG 30
IBG 31
IBG 32
IBG 33
IBG 34
IBG 35
IBG 36
IBG 37
IBG 38
IBG 39
IBG 40
IBG 41
IBG 42
IBG 43
IBG 4M
Name
Ehningen
Heidenheim
Waldsassen
Burk
Grimburg castle
Irschenberg
Diespeck
Herrenberg
Willstaett
Kell am See
Wuerzburg U&D
Kehl
Waldenburg
Winterlingen
Pegnitz U&D
Schillingen
Nagold
Lauterbach
Rottenburg
Hoetensleben
Karlstadt U&D
Bahlingen
Bernburg
Annaberg-Buchholz
Worms
Heilsbronn
Nuertingen
Weissach
Singen
Unterkirnach
Zwingenberg
Stuttgart U&D
Kirchberg/Jagst
Murrhardt
Duchroth
Freisen
Berglen
Schwanfeld
Heidesheim
Betzenstein & Plech
Eislingen/Fils
Wolfsruh
Wangen
Ulm
Mariaberg
Region
Ba-Wu
Ba-Wu
Bavaria
Bavaria
Rhineland-P.
Bavaria
Bavaria
Ba-Wu
Ba-Wu
Rhineland-P.
Bavaria
Ba-Wu
Ba-Wu
Ba-Wu
Bavaria
Rhineland-P.
Ba-Wu
Ba-Wu
Ba-Wu
Saxony-Anhalt
Bavaria
Ba-Wu
Saxony-Anhalt
Saxony
Rhineland-P.
Bavaria
Ba-Wu
Ba-Wu
Ba-Wu
Ba-Wu
Ba-Wu
Ba-Wu
Ba-Wu
Ba-Wu
Rhineland-P.
Saarland
Ba-Wu
Bavaria
Rhineland-P.
Bavaria
Ba-Wu
Brandenburg
Ba-Wu
Ba-Wu
Ba-Wu
Dates
17.03. - 24.03.
05.04. - 18.04.
18.04. - 02.05.
19.04. – 05.05.
05.05. - 16.05.
06.05. - 20.05.
16.05. - 31.05.
24.05. - 06.06.
30.05. - 14.06.
08.06. - 22.06.
12.06. - 25.06.
27.06. - 18.07.
01.07. - 15.07.
04.07. - 25.07.
06.07. - 13.07.
08.07. - 22.07.
12.07. - 28.07.
12.07. - 01.08.
12.07. - 25.07.
17.07. – 09.08.
18.07. – 29.07.
19.07. – 01.08.
19.07. – 09.08.
19.07. – 01.08.
25.07. – 07.08.
25.07. – 08.08.
26.07. – 09.08.
29.07. - 15.08.
01.08. – 15.08.
01.08. – 15.08.
01.08. – 22.08.
03.08. – 11.08.
03.08. – 22.08.
08.08. – 16.08.
08.08. – 22.08.
09.08. – 22.08.
15.08. – 30.08.
16.08. – 29.08.
22.08. - 06.09.
23.08. – 06.09.
23.08. – 06.09.
23.08. – 12.09.
29.08. – 12.09.
30.08. – 20.09.
11.07. – 25.07.
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Type
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CONS/ENVI
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CONS/ENVI
CONS/FEST
RENO/ENVI
FEST
CONS/KIDS
FEST
ENVI
CONS/KIDS
RENO/ENVI
FEST
ENVI
RENO
ENVI
MANU/ENVI
ENVI/CONS
RENO/ART
KIDS
CONS
RENO/ENVI
ENVI/RENO
FEST
ENVI
RENO
ENVI/CONS
CONS/RENO
CONS/RENO
RENO/ENVI
KIDS/CONS
RENO/ENVI
RENO/SOCI
RENO/ENVI
KIDS
ENVI/CONS
MANU/ENVI
Vols
5
12
10
8
10
12
12
12
10
12
15
10
12
15
10
10
13
12
12
8
15
12
12
12
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8
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A4A
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Remarks
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basic conditions
CGC
basic conditions
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ML
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In German / ML
Basic conditions! ML
x
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Age limit: 18-30 / ML
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Basic conditions! / ML
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Able to ride a bike!
ML
Able to ride a bike
In German / ML
Partly travel reimburse-ment!
For vols from Catalonia,
Lombardy,
Rhône-Alpes!
IBG Germany – Workcamps 2015
IBG 03 Ehningen (Baden-Wurttemberg) 17.03. – 24.03.2015
RENO/CONS
5 vols
PROJECT: The local host is a German non-profit association called DJO (Deutsche Jugend in Europa German Youth in Europe). In Ehningen they provide a self-catering educational centre for school
classes, youth groups, musical or churchly associations as well as other NGOs who would like to use
the rooms for meetings, festivals or camps of any kind. This house is also one of the favourite places
for IBG to run its trainings for future campleaders. Two years ago the host was able to enlarge the
surrounding garden and to start some maintenance work with the help of international workcamp.
This year they are looking forward to welcoming you again!
WORK: Mainly, participants will continue restoring and arranging the outside area of the local host
organisation. Some concrete tasks will be planting the hedge and setting up the beach volleyball field.
This green space will be offered to the groups for the educational work and for leisure activities. If
needed, various gardening and reconstruction jobs around the house and small repairs within the
building are needed to realise this.
ACCOMMODATION: Participants will live directly at the project site. The accommodation includes
shared rooms with beds (sleeping bags needed), bathrooms as well as a kitchen, in which the
participants can cook on their own. There's the possibility to play board games, table tennis or
badminton and you may also use the fireplace close-by.
LOCATION: Ehningen itself is small town with approx. 8.000 inhabitants, very close to Boeblingen (6
km) and only 20 km south of Stuttgart. There are lots of things to do close-by, e.g. swimming at the
large water park or visiting one of the well worth seeing towns in this area: for instance Boeblingen,
Ludwigsburg or Stuttgart, the capital of Baden-Wurttemberg.
NEXT AIRPORT:
Stuttgart
NEXT TRAIN STATION:
Ehningen
IBG 01 Heidenheim a. d. Brenz (Baden-Wurttemberg)
05.04. - 18.04.2015 ENVI/CONS 12 vols
PROJECT: Your host is the Open-Air Theatre Heidenheim, the 2nd largest one of its kind in Southern
Germany. It is situated on the “castle hill” of the town, surrounded by forests, and can accommodate
1100 spectators. The Open-Air Theatre is run by an association. And of course, there is a lot of work
to do before the season starts in the beginning of June, so they are really looking forward to your
help!
WORK: There are lots of things to do: first, the stage needs to be prepared: to create the scenery,
there is woodwork to do, like sawing, drilling, screwing and painting. Second, the whole area needs
to be improved for the oncoming season, which is mainly gardening work: cutting and planting
bushes, painting a fence, and so on. Be prepared to work outside, so the ground might be muddy
after rain. Take good, waterproofed shoes and rainwear with you!
ACCOMMODATION: You will be accommodated directly on the project side: Next to the stage, there
is huge building for administration, a storage, a workshop, a café … here you will have two rooms for
yourselves, showers, a kitchen and a common room. Please don’t forget to bring a sleeping bag
anyway!
LOCATION: Heidenheim an der Brenz is a town with about 46.000 inhabitants. The area is rather
rural with a beautiful countryside: since it is at the end of the Swabian Albs, there are many hills and
forests. There is a castle and a wildlife park in Heidenheim, very close to your project. If you would
like to visit a larger town, you may go to Ulm which is only 30km away. But also Stuttgart and Munich
are just about 2 hours by train!
NEXT AIRPORTS:
Stuttgart, Memmingen, Munich
NEXT TRAIN STATION:
Heidenheim a. d. Brenz
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IBG 02 Waldsassen (Bavaria)
18.04. - 02.05.2015
ENVI/CONS
10 vols
PROJECT: Your host is the Umweltstation (”environmental station”) of Waldsassen, a town near the
border of the Czech Republic. This institution aims to educate people of all ages, in a non-formal way,
about environmental issues. The garden is divided into various areas to creatively teach about topics
such as water, herbs, forest and nature protection. It also offers guided tours, seminars and
workshops. The “Umweltstation” is going to host its second workcamp now and very much looking
forward to continuing the great experiences from last year.
WORK: Your task will be to prepare the garden for the season 2015, starting on 1st of May. This
includes planting herbs, cutting, weeding and so on, but you will also do repair or reconstruction
work, e.g. building a house for rabbits and/or chicken. Last year, a “Bee Adventure Trail” was
installed (with an Insect Hotel, a life-size bear with bees and much more) that needs to be prepared
again. Also, you will help to set up a small tree nursery with old cultivars. Some workshops for visitors
will already start in April, so you will help to prepare them, too. In total, there is plenty of interesting
work to do!
ACCOMMODATION: You will be accommodated in a small flat, where you will have a shower and a
kitchenette. The environmental garden will also offer you the possibility to cook, so don’t worry that
there won’t be enough space! Your neighbour is a very friendly lady, who is already looking forward
to your stay – she will be happy to help you, give you all advice which is needed and, if you like, even
accompany you for a trip to the Czech Republic.
LOCATION: Waldsassen is situated in the northeast of Bavaria; the border to the Czech Republic is
close-by. About 7000 people live in this picturesque town, which is known for the beautiful old
basilica and its convent. The area around Waldsassen is quite rural and offers the possibility to go
hiking and enjoy the landscape. Near-by cities to visit are Nuremberg or Hof.
NEXT AIRPORTS:
Nuremberg
NEXT TRAIN STATION:
Wiesau
IBG 3A Burk
(Bavaria)
19.04. - 05.05.2015
FEST/RENO
8 vols
PROJECT: For the third time the small community of Burk invites an international workcamp! Last
camps were a big success and so the community is happy to repeat the international experience.
During the camp, on the 25th & 26th of April, the international hiking days are taking place in Burk
and the Workcamp will help in this event.
WORK: The group will have different tasks to do: You will help in the organisation of the
international hiking day’s event, in which about 2000 hikers will participate. For the first of May you
will prepare and install the maypole (Maibaum) and participate in the maypole celebration, which is
a popular tradition, particularly in southern Germany. Furthermore, you will do various renovation
and maintenance work on the local cemetery, playgrounds and green areas around the community.
ACCOMMODATION: A building in the community. You will cook for yourselves. Please bring your
own sleeping bag.
LOCATION: Burk is a small and calm village in Bavaria with 1100 inhabitants. It is surrounded by
beautiful nature with forests and hills. It is perfect for walks or hiking.
NEXT AIRPORT:
Nuremberg, Frankfurt, Munich
NEXT TRAIN STATION: Ansbach
MEETING POINT:
Train station Ansbach
IBG 04 Grimburg Castle (Rhineland-Palatinate)
05.05. - 16.05.2015
RENO/ENVI
10 vols
PROJECT: For the third year, a workcamp will take place at the castle Grimburg. Built by the Trier
archbishops around 1190, the castle has been destroyed and reconstructed several times. Awakened
from its centuries-long sleep in 1978, a local group of volunteers started to reconstruct the castle
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again, including work on the very impressive castle keep. However, most parts are still a ruin and in
the past years, efforts have been made to increase the castle’s accessibility and attractiveness of this
unique site. Today, it has become a popular destination for hikers, as well as a site used for
weddings, youth activities, historic markets and knights’ festivals. There will be a small castle’s
festival on May 14th, where you are invited to join and support the local team.
WORK: The tasks will be to support the maintenance of the castle and do various works on the
castles’ ground (cut bushes and grass, protect the masonry). Concrete tasks will be: to improve the
steep path leading from one of the towers to the castle’s green, to maintain the historic herb garden
and to do some cleaning work in the castle’s and witches museum. The work will depend on the
weather conditions. Please be aware that the work can be challenging at times and that you will
work outside even in bad weather conditions!
ACCOMMODATION: The group will stay in one of the small towers of the castle – you will feel a bit
like you are living as former inhabitants of the castle did. The conditions are very basic; you will use
the first floor for sleeping and the ground floor for cooking and eating. There is electricity but no
heating (but a campfire right in front of the tower). Toilets and a shower are within 100m. Of course,
there is also no internet available. Please bring a sleeping bag, a mat and a flashlight.
LOCATION: The castle Grimburg is overlooking the forests and valleys of the region called
“Hochwald” (“high forest”). The castle is quite isolated; the next village (the name is also Grimburg) is
in a 2km distance, the next shops are in Hermeskeil (10km). The castle is surrounded by nature and
you will have the chance to enjoy it (just go for a walk...). Nevertheless you will also meet local
people and share time with them or take an excursion to Trier, the oldest German city with 100, 000
inhabitants. Here you can find many historical sights (from the Roman period), many clubs and
events (as it is a university town) and all other facilities.
Attention: This project is only for volunteers who like simple life and enjoy the nature!
NEXT AIRPORT:
Frankfurt-Hahn (HHN), Luxembourg (LUX) Frankfurt (FRA)
NEXT TRAIN STATION:
Trier; Tuerkismuehle
MEETING POINT:
Hermeskeil bus stop
IBG 05 Irschenberg
(Bavaria)
06.05. - 20.05.2015
SOCI
12 vols
PROJECT: The Caritas-Children’s Village in Irschenberg was founded in 1972 and is home for 115
children and teenagers. This summer, from 14th -17th of May, they will be hosting the KidoCup, a big
sports event for children and teenagers from Children’s Villages all over Germany. The organizers are
very happy to get the help of an international workcamp to realize the KidoCup 2015.
WORK: You will help the organizers of the KidoCup in all phases of the event. Before the event starts,
you will set up everything in the Children’s Village. You will prepare the accommodation for the
guests, set up the sport venue and take over many logistical tasks. During the KidoCup you will take
care of the guests and supply them with food and drinks. This is a great opportunity to get in contact
with the children and teenagers, who are participating in the event. Afterwards you will help to clean
up the area.
ACCOMMODATION: The group will stay in a wooden hut in the children’s village witch all necessary
facilities. Additionally a big tent will be provided for them. One meal a day (lunch) will be provided by
the host, breakfast and dinner you will cook by yourselves.
LOCATION: Irschenberg is a municipality in the German state of Bavaria, about 46 km southeast of
Munich. The region with its alpine landscape attracts many tourists all over the year. Enjoy the
beautiful nature and be active with various outdoor activities. You can also visit Munich and
Rosenheim or relax at one of the lakes in the region.
NEXT AIRPORTS:
Munich
NEXT TRAIN STATION: Miesbach
SPECIAL REMARKS: You need to provide a certificate of good conduct!
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IBG 06 Diespeck (Bavaria)
16.05. - 31.05.2015
CONS
12 vols
PROJECT: For the first time, Diespeck is looking for international volunteers who help to provide a
special playground for the children of the village. An architect designed a draft of a nature
playground and needs your helping hands to realise it. The project is financially supported by Rotary
International. The residents and specially the children are very excited about this project. To
celebrate with you, there will be an opening ceremony at the end of the camp.
WORK: You will help to remodel an already existing playground into a playground which is close to
nature. An architect who is specialised on this kind of playgrounds will guide you during the whole
project. Additionally the workers from the local building yard will support you. Your tasks will be to
set up the playground tools, do some small digging and planting works and possibly also take over
pavement works.
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will be accommodated in a building of the fire brigade.
LOCATION: Diespeck is located in the Bavarian region called Franconia, between the cities
Nuremberg and Wuerzurg. The village is situated in the valley of the river Aisch, surrounded by
beautiful nature. Diespeck has only 3600 inhabitants, but the next town, Neustadt an der Aisch, is
only 3km away. Wuerzburg, Nuremberg or Rothenburg ob der Tauber with its medieval old town are
easily accessible by train.
NEXT AIRPORTS:
Nuremberg, Frankfurt
NEXT TRAIN STATION: Neustadt (Aisch)
IBG 07 Herrenberg (Baden-Wurttemberg) 24.05. - 06.06.2015
CONS
12 vols
PROJECT: The town of Herrenberg, close to Stuttgart, is looking forward to hosting a workcamp for
the first time in 2015! They want to set up a new playground in the city-centre that will include water
games, a garden with edible fruits and wooden playground equipment. It will be located next to the
old town wall in a small park and is going to be a place for all age groups.
WORK: You will help setting up the playground which includes all kinds of work: Setting up the
equipment, planting, painting, … You will be supported by professionals who already worked
together with IBG workcamps and know how and what to do!
ACCOMMODATION: You will be accommodated in the youth centre which is only 15min away from
your working place. You will have two rooms for yourselves with camp beds provided. There is a
kitchen, toilets and one shower. In the stadium near-by there are more showers which you can use
as well.
LOCATION: Herrenberg is a town in the middle of Baden-Wurttemberg, about 30km south of
Stuttgart. It is situated on the western edge of the Schoenbuch forest. The old historic town is known
for the traditional church “Stiftskirche” with its “Glockenmuseum” (“bell museum”) and the historical
ruins of the castle “Schlossberg”. There is a good public transportation system, which allows you to
visit Stuttgart, Tuebingen and other places in the region easily.
NEXT AIRPORT:
Stuttgart, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Strasbourg (France)
TRAIN STATION:
Herrenberg
IBG 08 Willstaett (Baden-Wurttemberg)
30.05. - 14.06.2015
RENO/CONS
10 vols
PROJECT: After several successful workcamps in the last years, the local host invites again an
international group! They are very happy to be supported by a workcamp at different renovation
tasks for the local kindergarden called “Villa Filou”.
WORK: Your main task will be to renew the fences all around the yard. This work includes building of
new fences, painting, cleaning tasks and other such work. The international group will also be
responsible for constructing a small garden house with a carport which will be used for parking
strollers.
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will be accommodated in a building of the fire brigade with all
sanitary facilities provided. Kitchen and camp beds are in place as well.
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LOCATION: The community of Willstaett contains several villages with, all in all, around 9000
inhabitants. It is situated in the beautiful southern part of Germany close to the border of France. It is
characterised by its beautiful architectural style. With its spectacular waterfalls, castle, and nature,
there is also plenty to see and discover in the landscape close to the Black Forest. Nearby bigger
cities like Freiburg or Strasbourg offer a wide range of cultural events.
NEXT AIRPORT:
Strasbourg (France), Stuttgart, Karlsruhe Baden-Baden
NEXT TRAIN STATION:
Appenweier, Kehl
IBG 09 Kell am See (Rhineland-Palatinate)
08.06. – 22.06.2015
CONS/ENVI
12 vols
PROJECT: Kell am See is a touristic village not far from Trier, the oldest German city. The regional
youth department runs an educational centre in this village, which offers different environmental
educational activities for youth groups and school classes. Also school classes or youth associations
can come here for several days and run own seminars or trainings. The centre was just renovated last
year and different new outdoor and training facilities were installed.
WORK: You mainly work in green area around the centre. Concrete tasks will be constructing and
setting up new wooden benches, improving the paths, some gardening work and maybe
maintenance work of the sports field. Depending on the weather conditions there might be some
indoor renovation work as well.
ACCOMMODATION: You will stay in several wooden tepees for five persons each. Mats are provided.
In the centre you will have your own kitchen and living room and sanitary facilities. For the free time
you will find perfect conditions: an indoor climbing wall, billiard, plenty of outdoor facilities
(basketball, a rope course, football, volleyball…). The public swimming pool is just nearby.
LOCATION: Kell am See is a village 30 km from Trier in a beautiful landscape. The area is well known
for cycling, walking and other ways of outdoor activities. The local holiday resort offers more than
200 holiday bungalows next to a lake (close to the educational centre). But also people from the
area come here for cycling (there is a 45 km cycling path on a former railway roadbed) or to spend a
nice day outside. The region also offers plenty of historic sites (castles, museums….) and you will do a
hiking trip to the Grimburg Castle where you can spend the night. You will also get the opportunity to
come in contact with local associations as e.g. the local voluntary fire brigade. But public transport is
poor during the weekend, so the number of excursions will be limited. But for sure Trier with the
famous Roman sites, with the cathedral and birth place of Karl-Marx can be visited.
AIRPORTS:
Hahn (HHN), Luxembourg (LUX), Frankfurt (FRA)
TRAIN STATION: Trier, you have to arrive before 7 p.m. in Trier to catch the last bus to the campsite.
IBG 10 Wuerzburg U&D (Bavaria)
12.06. - 25.06.2015
FEST
15vols
PROJECT: The music festival “Umsonst & Draussen” (“free of charge & outdoors”) in Wuerzburg is
taking place every summer since 1988. It is the biggest of its kind in Bavaria with up to 85.000
visitors. The festival is running for three days at the banks of the river “Main”. The festival wants to
support the local artists, so about half of the bands and musicians come from the area. The other half
comes from other parts of Germany and other countries, but they all have in common, that they are
playing for free. There will be also a program for kids and several more artistic & cultural actions
taking place on the big festival area.
WORK: Your main task will be helping to set up the whole festival area, fences, stalls and tents
before the festival and disassemble it again afterwards. You will work within a big team of locals. Be
aware that you will have to work long and unusual hours. The weekend when the festival takes place,
will be free, so you can enjoy the music and the great atmosphere of the festival and meet many
interesting people.
ACCOMMODATION: You will be accommodated in two big tents in the backstage area of the festival.
Toilet and shower will be on site in a container.
LOCATION: Wuerzburg is a city with around 134,000 inhabitants in the region of Franconia in
Northern Bavaria. Located on both sides of the river Main it is surrounded by hills. Main sights of the
city are the “Wuerzburger Residenz”, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the “Festung Marienberg”, a
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fortress on the hill west to the town overlooking the whole city centre. There are plenty of museums,
restaurants, bars and clubs in Wuerzburg, because it is also home of one of the oldest universities in
Germany with over 25.000 students.
NEXT AIRPORTS:
Nuremberg, Frankfurt
NEXT TRAIN STATION:
Wuerzburg
IBG 11 Kehl (Baden-Wurttemberg)
27.06. – 18.07.2015
CONS/ENVI
10 vols
PROJECT: For the past 12 years, the city of Kehl has requested the help of international volunteers in
and around their town. This year, work will be done in the forest of Kork, which is habitat for various
animals and plants. All the work will be with regard to animal and nature preservation and protection.
If you’re looking for three exciting weeks in the nature and with plenty of outdoor work, Kehl offers
the perfect place for you!
WORK: Various tasks await you in the forest of Kork: You will build and repair fences for the
protection of plants and do delimbing work as well. Another task will be to build, hang up and
document bird nesting houses. You will also take care of an interactive nature path, which includes
the removal of scrub, cleaning of the boards and other maintenance works.
ACCOMMODATION: The team will stay in the former city hall building: an old, half-timbered house
located directly in the centre of the village of Kork, a district of Kehl. You will have access to a kitchen,
two sleeping rooms and toilets. Showers can be found in the near-by local gym. The house has a
small garden where you can have barbecues.
LOCATION: Near Kehl lies the small village of Kork, with only 2,500 inhabitants. Kehl is easily
accessible by only a few minutes on the bus. In Kork, you can buy all of your necessities in the local
shops. In addition, Kork offers both cultural and outdoor activities; you can for example visit a
museum or take a swim in the small lake. Choose from a variety of interesting trips, including: the
Black Forest, Heidelberg, Strasbourg, Freiburg or simply a hike through the nature of southern
Germany.
NEXT AIRPORT:
Strasbourg (10km), Frankfurt (Main) (150km), Baden Airport (30km).
NEXT TRAIN STATION:
Kehl
IBG 12 Waldenburg (Baden-Wurttemberg)
01.07. - 15.07.2015 CONS/FEST
12 vols
PROJECT: The Albert-Schweitzer-Children’s Village in Waldenburg was found in 1957 and is the first
one of its kind. To respect the personality and feelings of every child, to bring forward individual skills
and creativity as well as to make a good physical and mental development possible are the goals of
this association. For the first time the Children’s Village would like to welcome an international
workcamp and is looking forward to sharing a great experience with you.
WORK: The work will partly be done on the area of the Children’s Village and partly on one of their
properties close-by. It will include construction and renovation work. You will build a fence around
the area as well as a wooden hut. Possibly you can also take over painting work. On 5 th of July the
Children’s Village will be holding its summer party where your help and creativity are needed. Your
task is to help setting up and tearing down everything and, even more important, to present your
country and culture, e.g. by international cooking. Feel free to bring your own ideas! The motto of
the summer party this year will be “Reverence for life and international Togetherness”.
ACCOMMODATION: The volunteers will be accommodated in the guest house. You will stay in
double rooms and have a very well equipped kitchen.
LOCATION: Waldenburg is a hilltop town in southcentral Germany, famous for its castle and some
hilltop churches. You can enjoy amazing views over the forests and neighbouring villages as well as a
good climate. The nature reserve with its special plants offers many walking and hiking trails. In only
20min by train you can reach Schwaebisch Hall with its picturesque old town.
NEXT AIRPORTS:
Stuttgart, Nuremberg, Frankfurt
NEXT TRAIN STATION: Waldenburg (WB)
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IBG 13 Winterlingen (Baden-Wuerttemberg)
04.07. – 25.07.2015
RENO/ENVI
15 vols
PROJECT: For the first time, a workcamp will take place in Winterlingen, a community in the German
region Baden-Wurttemberg. Winterlingen is situated in the Swabian Alb, between Stuttgart and Lake
Constance. The community has around 6400 inhabitants, the next town Albstadt is only 10km away.
The project consists of many different tasks in Winterlingen and the nearby nature reserve. Workers
of the local building yard will instruct and support the work.
WORK: You will restore the graveyard wall in Harthausen, a part of Winterlingen, and help with the
clean-up of the graveyard in Winterlingen as well. Another task will be the maintenance of the so
called “Winkele-Wege”, small paths connecting the main roads. Besides you will do different works in
the nature reserve like building barbecue spots and huts. If there is enough time, you will also
renovate playgrounds and construct a bike park.
ACCOMMODATION: You will be accommodated in the newly renovated “Kaplaneihaus”. The house
has four shared rooms (max.6 people) and three double rooms. Each room has its own bathroom. A
big common room and a well-equipped kitchen are also provided. Every morning a bus shuttle will
take you to your working place.
LOCATION: Winterlingen is situated in the nature reserve “Obere Donau”, offering beautiful hiking
trails and various castles to visit. The community has a good infrastructure with shopping possibilities,
sports facilities and the biggest natural outdoor pool of Baden-Wurttemberg. On the weekends you
can visit the university town Tubingen, Stuttgart or spend a day near Lake Constance.
NEXT AIRPORT:
Stuttgart, Friedrichshafen
NEXT TRAIN STATION:
Albstadt (10km)
IBG 14 Pegnitz U&D (Bavaria)
06.07. - 13.07.2015
FEST
10 vols
PROJECT: The local association Waldstock e.V. (http://waldstock.de/ ) promotes local youth activities
in the small town of Pegnitz. The members of this association are very motivated and with a lot of
personal involvement they organize projects like concerts, film festivals or soccer cups. For more
than 20 years, they have been organizing the “Waldstock” festival, a so called “Umsonst und
Draussen” - festival (“outside & free of charge”), which has become an important part of the cultural
life in the town of Pegnitz and the region. Since 2013 the festival is very successfully supported by
international workcamps.
WORK: You will help the organisers in all phases of the festival: The main tasks will be setting up the
stage and the campground on the site of the festival, as well as the disassembly at the end. While the
festival is running, the volunteers will assist in different areas: bar, stage, organisation, catering etc.
You will work closely with the people from the association! There is a fixed plan for the build-up of
the festival, but you are expected to work autonomously within this plan. Volunteers should be
flexible enough to work long and unusual hours – and enjoy music! Speaking or understanding basic
German will be a plus!
ACCOMMODATION: You will stay at the local brewery! It is a small and basic accommodation not far
from the festival site. The final ceremony afterwards for all the helpers of the festival will also take
place there. Food will be served during the festival in the canteen throughout the day.
LOCATION: Pegnitz is a small town in Franconia, Bavaria, near Nuremberg. You can find medieval and
historic buildings and churches in the centre of the city. The city is known for its beers: it has a long
tradition in brewery and the locals are very proud of it. The Bavarian region, in which Pegnitz is
located, is called “Little Switzerland” due to its beautiful surrounding that invites extended
adventures and hiking trips in the region. There are all kinds of trails and possibilities to experience
the unique nature.
NEXT AIRPORT:
Nuremberg, Munich, Frankfurt
NEXT TRAIN STATION:
Pegnitz
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: We ask for a motivation letter to be sent with the application!
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IBG 15 Schillingen (Rhineland-Palatinate)
08. 07. – 22.07.2015
CONS/KIDS
10 vols
PROJECT: You will be active for the children of Schillingen and improve the green area and the
playground of the kindergarten and also the public playground of the village. Schillingen has 1.200
inhabitants and is situated in a touristic green area not far from Trier, the oldest German city.
WORK: There will be two main tasks: 1. To renew some parts of the playground linked to the local
kindergarten (renovation of playing tools, gardening work, benches …) and 2. To set up a flying fox
(cableway) as playing tool on the local playground. There might be some actions with children in the
kindergarten as well. So please be prepared to present your country to local children.
ACCOMODATION: to be confirmed.
LOCATION: Schillingen is a village 30 km from Trier in a beautiful landscape. The area is well known
for cycling, walking and other ways of outdoor activities. The local holiday resort offers more than
200 holiday bungalows next to a lake. But also people from the area come here for cycling (there is a
45 km cycling path on a former railway roadbed) or to spend a nice day outside. Schillingen has a nice
public swimming pool. The region also offers plenty of historic sites (castles, museums….). You will
also get the opportunity to come in contact with local associations as e.g. the local voluntary fire
brigade. But public transport is poor during the weekend, so the number of excursions will be
limited. But for sure Trier with the famous Roman sites, with the cathedral and birth place of KarlMarx can be visited.
AIRPORTS:
Hahn (HHN), Luxembourg (LUX), Frankfurt (FRA)
TRAIN STATION: Trier, you have to arrive before 7 p.m. in Trier to catch the last bus to the campsite.
IBG 16 Nagold (Baden-Wurttemberg)
12.07. - 28.07.2015
FEST
13 vols
PROJECT: The youth centre of Nagold is one of the oldest partners of IBG. For the past twenty years,
they have been organizing very successful workcamps, inviting volunteers to help them with different
renovation and cleaning tasks, making a movie about workcamps and organizing a Celtic festival.
WORK: This year the workcamp participants will be helping out at the “Keltenfest” in Nagold, a
festival about Celtic life and history. In the beginning of the camp the work will focus on the
preparation of the festival. The participants will get an introduction to Celtic history so that they all
know what the festival is about. Throughout the festival the group will have different working tasks
to fulfill. They will build different authentic constructions and produce Celtic costumes. There will
also be children days at the festival, in which the group is going to help out and taking part in the
team competition. Beside that there will be some environmental tasks around Nagold.
ACCOMMODATION: The group will be staying in the youth centre with basic conditions. Two
sleeping rooms with beds and a large kitchen are provided. Showers are available at the swimming
pool nearby.
LOCATION: Nagold is situated in the beautiful Black Forest and has about 22,000 inhabitants. The
youth centre, located in the inner city of Nagold, is a meeting point for young people aged 14-20.
Beside many other possibilities to spend time in the youth centre you will find rooms and equipment
to play music, to dance and make videos and plenty of other things to spend your leisure time. Trips
to Stuttgart and Tuebingen, hiking in the Black Forest, horse riding, swimming and playing beach
volleyball are only some of the possible activities. Local youth will be around at almost all times, so
participants can look forward to getting in touch with them!
NEXT AIRPORT:
Stuttgart (50 km)
NEXT TRAIN STATION: Nagold
IBG 17 Lauterbach (Baden Wurttemberg)
12.07. - 01.08.2015
ENVI
12 vols
PROJECT: This is the seventh time that the community of Lauterbach invites a workcamp. Above all,
the local host is very happy to be supported by a workcamp at different environmental and
construction tasks in a nature protection area!
WORK: A variety of tasks are waiting for your help. One task will be the maintenance of a hiking trail
in the forest. So-called “neophytes” (invasive non-native vegetation) need to be removed in the
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nature protection area. You will cut and clear those plants. Furthermore, cleaning and clearing of
vegetation needs to be done in biotopes like ponds and tarns. You will, most likely, also repair fences
and maintain grasslands around fruit trees. Be prepared for hard physical work! Due to working in
damp and steep areas (ponds), rubber boots and/or sturdy shoes are necessary for working
effectively!
ACCOMMODATION: The workcamp team will stay in a community centre, where you can find
sanitary facilities, showers and a kitchen. Due to the position of the house in a rural area, it is likely
that there won´t be access to internet and no coverage for mobile phones. Just be prepared to spend
three wonderful, adventurous weeks away from your busy and usual everyday life!
LOCATION: Lauterbach is situated in the heart of the Black Forest nature park, close to Schramberg
and the town Rottweil. There are many possibilities to hike and experience nature first hand. Just
step out the door and find yourself surrounded by beautiful nature! On weekends, you’ll have the
chance to visit Rottweil or the university town of Freiburg.
NEXT AIRPORT:
Stuttgart
NEXT TRAIN STATION:
Rottweil
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Please bring rubber boots and /or sturdy shoes with you.
IBG 18 Rottenburg am Neckar (Baden-Wurttemberg)
12.07. - 25.07.2015 CONS/KIDS 12 vols
PROJECT: Rottenburg am Neckar is a medium-sized town about 50km southwest of Stuttgart. The
roman town with its picturesque historic centre lies on the banks of the river Neckar. This year
Rottenburg will be hosting a workcamp for the first time. The project will be done in cooperation
with a school in the town, so there will be close contact to the local people.
WORK: You will renovate the playground of a primary school in Rottenburg. Professionals will
instruct you during the work. The parents and children of the school are looking forward to helping
you with the work.
ACCOMMODATION: You will be accommodated in the gym directly next to the school in Rottenburg.
Camp beds and sanitary facilities are provided. During the week you can eat lunches in the school.
LOCATION: Rottenburg offers various cultural as well as sport activities: museums, swimming pools,
canoeing and an outdoor climbing wall. Nearby, there are hiking trails and castles which invite you to
spend a relaxing day in the nature. The university town Tuebingen with plenty of cafés and bars is
only 12km away and also Stuttgart can be reached in 1 hour by train.
NEXT AIRPORTS:
Stuttgart, Karlsruhe/Baden Baden
NEXT TRAIN STATION: Rottenburg (Neckar)
REQUIREMENTS: Please send a short letter about yourself, preferably with a photo, so that the
children know who is coming to work with them.
IBG 19 Hoetensleben (Sachsen-Anhalt)
17.07. - 09.08.2015
RENO/ENVI
8 vols
SPRACHE: Deutsch!
PROJEKT: Nach langjaehriger Workcamp-Erfahrung laedt der Grenzdenkmalverein Hoetensleben in
diesem Jahr zum ersten Mal zu einem deutschsprachigen Workcamp ein. Der Verein setzt sich fuer
den Erhalt eines Teils der ehemaligen Grenzsicherungsanlagen des DDR-Regimes ein. Seit dem 12.
Januar 1990 steht diese unter Denkmalschutz. Besucher koennen dort wichtige militaerische
Elemente der Grenzanlage besichtigen und somit deutsche Geschichte hautnah miterleben.
ARBEIT: Ihr werdet verschiedene Renovierungs- und Landschaftspflegearbeiten am Grenzdenkmal
durchfuehren. Das zweite Projekt ist das jaehrlich stattfindende Konzert „Rock am Rathaus“: Hier
werdet ihr beim Auf- und Abbau dabei sein. In der Gemeinde Hoetensleben gibt es auch einiges zu
tun, unter anderem die Pflege von Gruenanlagen und Parks. Der Verein organisiert fuer euch auch
ein umfangreiches Freizeitprogramm: So ist beispielsweise ein Besuch des Bundestages in Berlin
geplant; aber auch viele lokale Vereine freuen sich auf Feste und Gespraeche mit euch!
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UNTERKUNFT: Unterkunft wird das renovierte fruehere Rathaus sein. Dort stehen den Teilnehmern
verschiedene Schlafraeume mit Betten zur Verfuegung. Fahrraeder und ein City-Mobil werden
ebenfalls gestellt. Bitte denkt daran, euren Fuehrerschein mitzubringen!
UMGEBUNG: Hoetensleben ist eine Gemeinde am Rande des Naturparks Elm-Lappwald und hat
ungefaehr 2500 Einwohner. Schon seit 15 Jahren sind internationale Freiwillige zu Gast in
Hoetensleben und die Einwohner freuen sich erneut auf die gemeinsame Zeit mit euch. Viele
Aktivitaeten werden gemeinsam mit lokalen Vereinen, z.B. der Feuerwehr und dem Schuetzenverein
stattfinden. Die Teilnehmer sollten offen fuer einen engen Kontakt mit den Einheimischen sein und
Interesse an der deutschen Geschichte haben.
NAECHSTER FLUGHAFEN: Hannover, Berlin
NAECHSTER BAHNHOF: Helmstedt
WICHTIG: Da es sich um ein deutschsprachiges Camp handelt, sind gute Deutschkenntnisse
Voraussetzung. Ausserdem muessen alle Teilnehmer Fahrrad fahren koennen und es wird ein
Motivationsschreiben gefordert.
Just for internal information:
PROJECT: The village of Hoetensleben was situated directly on the eastern side of the GermanGerman border when Germany was divided during the period of the cold war. An association
called “Grenzdenkmalverein” was founded after the fall of the Iron Curtain, which maintained
four hundred meters of the former frontier protections system as a kind of open-air-museum.
Visitors can still see the different walls and electric fences, the watchtowers and iron barriers and
that way experience German history.
WORK: There are three main tasks waiting for you: Your first task will be to do different
maintenance and repair work at the memorial. Second, you will help in the festival “Rock am
Rathaus”, which is taking place every year: Before the event, you will help set up the stalls and the
stage and then disassemble it after the festival. Finally, you will work in the community of
Hoetensleben, e.g. in the maintenance of parks. Also note that the workcamp includes several
study-parts on this period of the German history with several excursions and activities together
with local people. The highlight of these might be your excursion to Berlin where you will visit the
Bundestag (German Parliament)!
ACCOMMODATION: In the former village hall are different sleeping rooms with beds provided.
Bicycles will be arranged for you.
LOCATION: Hoetensleben is a little village with approx. 2,500 inhabitants. International
workcamps have been invited for 15 years, so local inhabitants are looking forward to welcoming
the volunteers. Many activities will be done together with local associations e.g. the voluntary fire
brigade of Hoetensleben. Volunteers should be interested in close contact with the German
population and in learning German history. Therefore, volunteers should add a short motivation
letter describing their interest in this special project.
NEXT AIRPORT:
Hanover, Berlin
NEXT TRAIN STATION:
Helmstedt
Special requirements: Camp language is German. German motivation letter is required.
Volunteers also need to be able to ride a bike.
IBG 20 Karlstadt U&D (Bavaria)
18.07. - 29.07.2015
FEST
15 vols
Basic conditions!!!
PROJECT: In the summer months, Germany is host to a variety of music festivals and events. One of
those festivals – “Umsonst & Draussen” (free of charge & outdoors) – will take place outside the
town of Karlstadt and run for three days, from 24th-26thof July
(http://www.umsonstunddraussen.de/hauptseite.html). The town’s young people have been
organising festivals for a long time now. This year will be the seventh time to invite a workcamp to
help with the exciting, but also demanding tasks of setting up the festival in July. Around 26 bands
are invited; 12,000-15,000 visitors are expected.
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WORK: The international group will work together with many other volunteers from Karlstadt. The
main tasks will be setting up of the stage and campground on the site of the festival, as well as the
disassembly at the end. While the festival is running, the volunteers will assist in different areas: bar,
stage, organisation, catering etc. Volunteers should be flexible enough to work long and unusual
hours – and enjoy music! Speaking or understanding basic German will be a plus!
ACCOMMODATION: In the local youth centre for the first days. For the main part of the Camp the
group will be lodging in tents on the site of the festival, where all helpers will also stay. Food will be
served in the festival canteen throughout the day. Sanitary facilities are provided, but be aware of
festival standards. Expect very basic amenities!
LOCATION: Karlstadt is situated in the Bavarian region called Franconia. The town is home to around
7000 inhabitants and has a historical touch. If you are interested in architecture, you will find lots of
traditional German buildings in the town centre. Also, with its vast vineyards and rolling hills, the
region provides an opportunity for some calm and relaxing outdoor activities as an alternative to the
hectic life of the festival.
NEXT AIRPORT:
Frankfurt, Nuremberg
NEXT TRAIN STATION:
Karlstadt
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: We ask for a motivation letter to be sent with the application!
IBG 21 Bahlingen (Baden-Wurttemberg)
19.07. - 01.08.2015
ENVI
12 vols
PROJECT: For the second time Bahlingen is looking forward to welcoming an international workcamp.
Various interesting tasks in water and nature conservation await you this year. While working and
also in your free time you can enjoy the beautiful nature in the region, but you will also have the
possibility to visit near-by towns in Germany, France and Switzerland.
WORK: Volunteers will support the local workers in the renaturation and maintenance of the rivers
as well as in the removal of invasive plants. Besides, you will help to protect the so called
“Loesshohlwege“ (loess hollow ways), which are very typical in the region and important habitats for
plants and animals. If you are technically interested, you can work together with the workers of the
building yard and do, among others, machine work. All tasks in this project will have professional
instruction.
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will be accommodated in a fire station. The accommodation
provides camp beds, a kitchen and all essential sanitary facilities. Volunteers are required to bring a
sleeping bag.
LOCATION: Bahlingen is a small town in the south-west of Germany. It is located at the foot of
“Kaiserstuhl”, a well-known German mountain range. Bahlingen itself and the surrounding area are
famous for the vineyards. Not far away, the university town Freiburg is worth seeing. Besides, you
can visit Strasbourg, the Alsatian capital in France (70km) and Basel, the 3rd largest city in
Switzerland (80km).
NEXT AIRPORT:
Stuttgart
NEXT TRAIN STATION: Bahlingen
IBG 22 Bernburg (Saxony-Anhalt)
19.07. - 09.08.2015
RENO
12 vols
PROJECT: Our long-time project partner of Bernburg is pleased to host another international
workcamp. The project is perfect for anyone interested in art and architecture! Your inspiration will
come from the famous Austrian artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser.
WORK: The project will take place in the local youth club. The team will complete the renovation of
several of the rooms in the building. Specific work will be done in the sanitary area. All work will be
based on the architectural style of Hundertwasser. Volunteers will visit one of the famous
Hundertwasser houses in the near-by city of Magdeburg, where they will gain a better understanding
of Hundertwasser’s techniques.
ACCOMMODATION: The accommodation will be on the first floor of the youth club, with all facilities
needed, such as: kitchen, a shower and a bathroom. Participants will sleep on sport mats. The
volunteers will interact regularly with the local youth who visit the club often.
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LOCATION: Bernburg is a town with a history of more than 1000 years and is situated in the eastern
part of Germany. Overlooking the valley formed by the Saale River, there is a medieval castle. There
are plenty of possibilities for leisure activities, such as visiting the town, having a drink in a local pub,
taking an excursion to cities like Leipzig or Magdeburg, canoeing on the river, hiking, or simply
making conversation with the locals.
NEXT AIRPORT:
Leipzig or Berlin
NEXT TRAIN STATION: Bernburg
IBG 23 Annaberg-Buchholz (Saxony)
19.07. - 01.08.2015
ENVI
12 vols
PROJECT: After the success of last years’ workcamps, the inhabitants of Annaberg-Buchholz are
looking forward to interact with international volunteers again! This year you will do environmental
work on a hill in the beautiful region of the nature park “Erzgebirge”. This project is for everybody
who likes nature. From your working place you can enjoy beautiful views.
WORK: The“Poehlberg”, a hill in Annaberg-Buchholz, is shaped by lynchets. Through regular mowing
the structure of neglected grassland and bushes is obtained. Because of its protection status, the
topography and also its access, this can only be done by hand and therefore your help is needed.
ACCOMMODATION: You will stay at the cultural centre „Altes Brauhaus“ (http://www.altebrauereiannaberg.de/) where you have access to a kitchen, beds and sanitary facilities. The centre will be
open to the public as usual; therefore, you will have plenty of occasions to meet young people from
Annaberg-Buchholz! The cultural centre is not far from the city centre.
LOCATION: Annaberg-Buchholz is a city of 21,000 inhabitants in the region of Erzgebirge (Ore
Mountains), in the federal state of Saxony, and quite near to the Czech border. The region was
important in the early stages of industrialization, as it was the centre of metallurgy and mining.
Within the city and the surrounding region, you will find many traces of these former times. There
are many things to do in your free time: You can go hiking in the Ore Mountains, visit a mine or take
a day-trip to Chemnitz, Dresden or even to Czech Republic!
NEXT AIRPORT:
Leipzig, Dresden, Nuremberg, Frankfurt
NEXT TRAIN STATION:
Annaberg-Buchholz
IBG 24 Worms (Rhineland-Palatinate)
25.07. - 07.08.2015 MANU/ENVI 10 vols
PROJECT: The host of this workcamp is an association which is, among others, running a “More
generation house”. It is located inside a building where people with eastern European migration
background live. To beautify the area around the house, they started realizing an “Urban gardeningProject”. The associating is very happy to get the help of an international workcamp in this project. A
nice close for the workcamp will be the children’s party, which the association is organizing on 5th of
August.
WORK: There are two main tasks waiting for you in this project. First, you will set up raised garden
beds. The material you will use is meadows. Your second task will be to build a green house on the
area of the kindergarten nearby. All the tasks will be done under professional instruction and
guidance.
ACCOMMODATION: You will be accommodated in a vestibule next to the sport hall with all sanitary
facilities provided. The “More generation house”, where you can use the kitchen, is on the other side
of the street, approx. a 5 minute walk. Shopping facilities are also close-by.
LOCATION: Worms is a city in Rhineland-Palatinate, situated on the Upper Rhine about 60km
southwest of Frankfurt. The city was founded by Celts and is one of Germany’s oldest towns. In the
town itself you will find many sights to visit and history to explore: the Romanesque cathedral, parts
of the city wall and museums. Near-by cities to visit are Frankfurt, Mainz or Heidelberg.
NEXT AIRPORT:
Frankfurt
NEXT TRAIN STATION: Worms
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IBG 25 Heilsbronn (Bavaria)
25.07. - 08.08.2015
ENVI/CONS
12 vols
PROJECT: After the success of the projects in the last seven years, the town of Heilsbronn is looking
forward to host another workcamp this year. The person in charge of the workcamp in the town hall
is a big fan of workcamps and international groups and has already introduced other neighbouring
cities to the workcamp idea. In this project different environmental tasks await you in and around
this beautiful town in Bavaria.
WORK: As in previous years you will help in the maintenance of the Vita Parcours fitness trail. Your
task will mainly be to clear the trail of over-grown plants. Besides, you will set up an herb trail in the
“Naturlehrgarten”, a park that includes several stations which explain to visitors about
environmental issues. Therefore you will plant herbs and willows as well as set up the paths. Last but
not least, along the famous path way “Camino de Santiago” there will be plenty of cleaning work to
do for you.
ACCOMMODATION: The team will stay in the local youth club called “JUZ”. The building includes a
kitchen and all necessary facilities. The local youth who normally visit the club, are looking forward to
welcoming you and get to know the group.
LOCATION: Heilsbronn with its 9300 inhabitants is located in the idyllic Bavarian region called
„Franken“ (“Franconia”). The town lies along the path known as “the Way to St. James” or “Camino
de Santiago”. For this reason, the town is frequently visited by tourists as well as pilgrims. Apart from
the traditional, half-timbered houses the town offers a few unique sites, such as the Romanesque
monastery and the local cathedral. A guided tour might be organised for you. Besides, the town
arranged free entrance to the outdoor swimming pool for you. Nature-lovers can find several hiking
trails in the beautiful surrounding landscape.
NEXT AIRPORT:
Stuttgart, Frankfurt or Nuremberg
NEXT TRAIN STATION:
Heilsbronn
IBG 26 Nuertingen (Baden-Wurttemberg)
26.07. - 09.08.2015
RENO/ART
15 vols
PROJECT: The host of this workcamp is a cultural, social and ecological centre, which is called “Alte
Seegrasspinnerei” (old spinning of seagrass). After the success of last year’s project, the centre is very
happy to invite international volunteers for another camp this year. In three historic buildings there
are artist’s studios, workshops for children and teenagers, offices with ecological orientation and for
therapists. Meeting point is the “Kulturkantine” (cultural canteen), which is also a public restaurant.
WORK: You will do various works on the area of the “Alte Seegrasspinnerei”. You will help to
remodel the courtyard as well as the attic floor. Your creative ideas for the design will be needed!
Besides you will support the centre in different cultural events. You will also have the possibility to
attend artistic workshops like pottery or screen printing.
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will be accommodated in a building of the “Alte Seegrasspinnerei”.
There will be two sleeping rooms and all necessary facilities. Please bring your own sleeping bag and
mat!
LOCATION: Nuertingen is a beautiful old town with approx. 40,000 inhabitants. The town is located
on the Neckar River and Stuttgart is only 19km away. Nuertingen is surrounded by beautiful nature
and offers many cycling and hiking trails. From Nuertingen there are good train connections to visit
places near-by. You can go to Stuttgart, the capital of Baden Wuerttemberg, and Esslingen, a quaint,
medieval town with traditional German architecture.
NEXT AIRPORT:
Stuttgart
NEXT TRAIN STATION: Nuertingen
IBG 27 Weissach (Baden-Wurttemberg)
29.07. - 15.08.2015
KIDS
8 vols
AGE: 18 – 30 years old
PROJECT: Every year during the school holidays, the community of Weissach organises a summer
camp for children aged 6 - 14. After last year’s success and great cooperation, they are looking
forward to interacting with international volunteers for the 6th time. For this summer camp, it is
planned to have German professional educators and 8 international volunteers as leaders.
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WORK: Specific tasks will be attending to and looking after the kids and youngsters during different
activities, such as: excursions, games and bonfire - a typical summer camp! In the beginning of the
camp, all leaders will help set up the camp site and plan the activities together. Two leaders (one
international, one German) will be in charge of a group of 15 kids. The centre of the camp will be a
big circus tent which will host different activities. So, if you like spending time with an international
group and children, if you like to be asked a lot of (German) questions, and you love to provide an
outlet for the curiosity of children – you are the perfect participant for this camp! Welcome to
Weissach! Working hours will be long but very rewarding and you will spend your free time mostly
together with the kids (going on a trip with the kids on the weekend for example)! Some knowledge
of the German language would be helpful but isn´t obligatory! Your days off will not be during
weekends. The host will organise free time activities!
ACTIVITIES: In the beginning, the group will be introduced to the project and have the chance to
experience some major team-building activities so that all leaders can smoothly work together and
make the stay worthwhile.
ACCOMMODATION & FOOD: The first few days, while the camp is being set up, the international
group will stay in a school building, where all sanitary facilities are provided. During the summer
camp, all leaders and kids will stay in tents on the camp site. Although the workcamp will take place
during summer months, be aware that the nights are very cold. Please bring a warm sleeping bag, a
thick sleeping mat and rainwear!!! All facilities will be available. Food will be served.
LOCATION: Weissach is a village with around 7000 inhabitants, very active and dedicated to the
project. It is located close to Stuttgart, the state-capitol of Baden-Wurttemberg, but also has a lot of
nature to experience and enjoy after work or on the weekends. The international group will have the
chance to meet local people, interact with German youth and exchange cultural nuances.
NEXT AIRPORT:
Stuttgart (30 km)
NEXT TRAIN STATION: Stuttgart, Leonberg
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: The local host requires a motivation letter. Please also be aware that in this
workcamp, only volunteers between 18 and 30 years will be accepted!
IBG 28 Singen (Baden-Wurttemberg)
01.08. – 15.08.2015
CONS
15 vols
PROJECT: There were already several successful workcamps in Singen, so the municipal council of
Singen is looking forward to inviting international volunteers for the 9th time now!
WORK: Every year the volunteers are taking care of a playground which needs to become nicer and
friendlier and equipped with new swings or slides. The work will include the renovation of a
playground for example the construction of different tools and the playground borders. This year you
will be supported by professionals with whom you will have the possibility to design the playground
with your own creative ideas!
ACCOMMODATION: You will stay in the “Walddecksporthalle”, a local gym. Beside the large exercise
room, there are also three smaller rooms and, of course, enough showers. You will cook by yourself
in the well-equipped kitchen.
LOCATION: Singen has about 44.000 inhabitants and it is a city in the very south part of BadenWurttemberg in southern Germany. It lies close to the border to Switzerland and near the Lake
Constance, which offers lots of nice excursions and hiking trips.
NEXT AIRPORT:
Zuerich (CH), Stuttgart
NEXT TRAIN STATION: Singen
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Please bring rubber boots and /or sturdy shoes with you.
IBG 29 Unterkirnach (Baden-Wurttemberg)
01.08. - 15.08.2015
RENO
15 vols
PROJECT: The municipality of Unterkirnach offers a variety of activities, among others sport facilities
and miniature golf. There is also a petting zoo with a barn for animals which needs to be renovated.
The community of Unterkirnach is very happy to get the help of an international workcamp to
improve this area and make it an attraction for families.
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WORK: You will help to renovate the barn and the region around it. Your main task will be to renew
the fences and do works at the barn itself. If there is enough time, you can also help in the
renaturation of a small river near-by.
ACCOMMODATION: You will be accommodated in the gym of Unterkirnach with all necessary
facilities provided. On the first floor of the hall, usually used for different events, camp beds will be
set up for you. On the ground floor is the gym which you can use any time to play football or do any
other kind of sports. In the basement there is a swimming pool which sometimes can be opened for
you.
LOCATION: Unterkirnach is a small town in the German region Baden-Wurttemberg with around
2500 inhabitants. It is situated in the eastern part of the Black Forest and thus offers the perfect
surrounding for anyone who loves nature and outdoor activities. Hiking, cycling or swimming in the
lake…you will find many things to do to enjoy the summer in Germany. To explore the region on your
own, bicycles will be provided for you. If you want to spend the weekends in a bigger town, you can
visit the lively university town Freiburg which is only 40km away
NEXT AIRPORT: Stuttgart, Basel
NEXT TRAIN STATION: Villingen-Schwenningen
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Volunteers need to be able to ride a bike.
IBG 30 Zwingenberg (Baden-Wurttemberg)
01.08. – 22.08.2015
ENVI/RENO
15 vols
PROJECT: The association NaturFreunde Neckarbischofsheim e.V. is happy to welcome international
volunteers for the first time! Main principals of this association are youth welfare, national education
and understanding, social justice and the conservation of nature as well as the way of ecological
thinking.The association owns an educational institution, the so-called “NaturFreundehaus” (house
of the friends of nature), consisting of a camping site, a guest house and a garden. Kids, teenagers
and families come here for ecological holiday camps and to be close to the nature.
WORK: The main aim of this workcamp is to restore a part of the ancient cultural landscape in the
valley of the river Neckar. There is a meadow overgrown with tall shrubs and blackberry bushes. One
of your tasks will be to cut and clear most of the shrubs and bushes. To make goat farming possible
on that area, you will also set up a fence. Eventually, a further task will be to build a shelter for goats.
Please be prepared to get dirty and to use your hands!
ACCOMMODATION: The accommodation will be in a building right next to the area of the
association. This building was once used as a single family house; nowadays it is sometimes used to
accommodate guests. All needed facilities like showers and toilets are in the house/are nearby.
LOCATION: The area of NaturFreundehaus is located directly on the banks of the river Neckar. It
belongs to the village Zwingenberg, which is right on the other side of the river. The village, where
also the train station is located, can be reached by a nearby bridge. Zwingenberg is situated around
40 km east of Heidelberg and is located in the idyllic Neckartal-Odenwald nature reserve. There are
many tourist destinations near Zwingenberg, which are all well accessible, for example the cities of
Heidelberg, Heilbronn and Bad Wimpfen, many different castles or the “Wolfsschlucht“(wolfs gorge),
which belongs to the UNESCO nature park of the region. Without a doubt, you will find enough to do
during your time in Zwingenberg, whether you like to go to the nature, to visit historical places or
cities.
NEXT AIRPORT:
Frankfurt am Main, Stuttgart, Karlsruhe (Baden-Baden)
NEXT TRAIN STATION:
Zwingenberg am Neckar/Zwingenberg(Baden)
IBG 31 Stuttgart U&D (Baden-Wurttemberg)
03.08. - 11.08.2015
FEST
12 vols
Basic conditions!!!
PROJECT: In the summer months, Germany is host to a variety of music festivals and events. One of
those festivals – called “Umsonst & Draussen” (free of charge & outdoors) – will take place at the
campus of the University of Stuttgart outside the city centre, running for three days, from August 7-9
(www.ud-stuttgart.de). The association which is running the whole thing has been organising this
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festival for 36 years now! In the last two years the festival got support from international workcamps
and we are glad to have again a workcamp at this festival in IBG´s home town in 2015.
WORK: The international group will work together with many other volunteers from the association.
The main tasks will be setting up of the stage, stalls and tents on the site of the festival, as well as the
disassembly at the end. While the festival is running, the volunteers will assist in different areas: bar,
stage, organisation, catering etc. Volunteers should be flexible enough to work long and unusual
hours – and enjoy music! Speaking or understanding basic German will be a plus! The group might be
asked to give a short presentation of their workcamp on stage!
ACCOMMODATION & FOOD: In the first days, the group will be hosted in a cultural centre in
Stuttgart, where you have a kitchen, sanitary facilities and one room for sleeping. On the third day,
you will move to the site of the festival. There, the accommodation will be in a big tent. We
encourage you to bring your own tent, if possible! Food will be served in the festival canteen
throughout the day. Sanitary facilities are given, but be aware of festival standards: possibly only cold,
outdoor showers available and limited privacy compared to “regular” accommodations!
LOCATION: With 600,000 inhabitants, Stuttgart is the state-capitol of Baden-Wurttemberg. From
museums, to castles and parks, to an afternoon spent shopping, this city offers something for
everyone to see! In addition, take a short train ride and enjoy the variety of nature around Stuttgart.
Take a visit to some of the other interesting towns in the area, like Tuebingen (approximately 1 hour
away) and Ludwigsburg (approximately 30 minutes away).
NEXT AIRPORT:
Stuttgart, Frankfurt
NEXT TRAIN STATION:
Stuttgart
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
1) It’s really important to bring sturdy shoes, best would be safety shoes!
2) Motivation letter is required!
IBG 32 Kirchberg / Jagst (Baden-Wurttemberg)
03.08. - 22.08.15
ENVI
12 vols
PROJECT: This year, Kirchberg/Jagst is glad to welcome its second workcamp. Kirchberg is a small
historical town with approximately 4500 inhabitants. It is situated among rolling hills and is partly
named after the river Jagst, flowing through it. Due to its beautiful landscape, there are many oftenused hiking trails in and around the town.
WORK: Your work will consist of constructing and renovating some of these hiking trails, which are
partly in bad condition. This also includes replacing old signs and setting up new ones; however,
mostly you will broaden the path. Be prepared that the task is not very diversified; on the other hand,
you can clearly see what you achieved on each single day and the people of Kirchberg are very happy
about your help! Also, please be aware that you will work outside, so please bring sturdy shoes with
you.
ACCOMMODATION: You will stay in a local boarding school. The school includes all necessities for
living, such as a kitchen and all sanitary facilities.
LOCATION: Kirchberg itself offers a charming old city centre and a beautiful castle. Of course, you will
also have the opportunity to go hiking or biking. Easily accessible by public transportation are several
larger towns, such as: Schwaebisch Hall, Heilbronn, Nuremberg and Stuttgart, the capital of BadenWuerttemberg.
NEXT AIRPORT:
Stuttgart, Nuremberg
NEXT TRAIN STATION:
Ilshofen-Eckartshausen, Rot am See, Crailsheim
IBG 33 Murrhardt (Baden-Wurttemberg)
08.08. – 16.08.2015
RENO
8 vols
PROJECT: The town Murrhardt is very excited to welcome eight international volunteers for one
week this summer. Murrhardt is a small town situated around 40km northeast of Stuttgart. If you
would like spend one week in nice nature doing work outdoors this camp is perfect for you.
WORK: Volunteers will help to renew a public playground in Murrhardt-Siegelsberg, a part of the
town. That means the old playground equipment needs to get removed; new tools need to get set up.
This might include different tasks such as digging, placing of concrete and in the end also the painting
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of the new tools. The work will be done under professional instruction and guidance.
ACCOMMODATION: to be confirmed
LOCATION: Murrhardt is located in the nature park “Schwäbisch-Fränkischer-Wald” (swabianfranconian-forest) and is the perfect place for hiking and cycling. The source of the river Murr is also
situated in Murrhardt. In the region there are many towns which are worth visiting, e.g. Stuttgart or
Esslingen.
NEXT AIRPORT:
Stuttgart
NEXT TRAIN STATION: Murrhardt
IBG 34 Duchroth (Rhineland-Palatinate)
08.08. - 22.08.2015
ENVI/CONS
10 vols
PROJECT: Duchroth is looking forward to work with international volunteers for the first time.
Duchroth is a municipality in the German region Rhineland-Palatinate, situated in the Nature Park
“Rheingrafenstein”. The project will consist mainly of landscape works and is for everybody who likes
to spend some time in beautiful nature and enjoys working outdoors.
WORK: Volunteers will do landscape works at the panorama hiking trail in Duchroth. This trail offers
beautiful views and presents the topic “Landscape and Art in and around Duchroth”. It is a project of
the municipality Duchroth in cooperation with the University of Design in Offenbach. Your work will
mainly be the maintenance of paths and sandstone walls. The major of Duchroth, local workers and
volunteers are looking forward to supporting you in the project.
ACCOMMODATION: The group will be accommodated in a gym with all necessary facilities provided.
There is a kitchen to prepare meals and a possibility to have barbecues as well.
LOCATION: Duchroth with its 600 inhabitants is a lively winegrowing centre with a centuries-long
tradition. The “Rebsortenlehrpfad” (“Grape teaching path”) teaches you all about the grape varieties
and viniculture. In the historic centre you can learn about the more than 1000 year old history of
Duchroth or enjoy the local wine in one of the restaurants. Nearby towns to visit are the health
resort Bad KreuznachorIdar-Oberstein, which is famous for its jewellery. Mainz, the state capital, is
also easily accessible by train. The locals are very excited to help you in organising trips in the region.
NEXT AIRPORTS:
Frankfurt
NEXT TRAIN STATION: Bad Muenster am Stein-Ebernburg
IBG 35 Freisen (Saarland)
09.08. - 22.08.2015
CONS/RENO
12 vols
PROJECT: This workcamp will focus specifically on the creation of a new playground. The hosting
community of Freisen consists of 8 different villages with 9,000 inhabitants in total. This project will
take place in Oberkirchen, one of the villages. After very successful experiences in the last two years,
the locals are happy to have again the support from an international group. The area of Freisen has a
rich nature with many opportunities for outdoor activities like hiking, walking and cycling.
WORK: The playground will be created in a new part of the village where young families have
recently moved in. The foundation has already been laid. Your tasks will be to set up the new playing
equipment, build a fence to prevent children from running into the street, construct wooden
benches for the parents, and do some gardening work. In addition to these tasks, a part of the group
will stay at the accommodation and renovate the building of the sport’s club and perform
maintenance on the surroundings.
ACCOMMODATION: The group will stay in the sport’s club house of Schwarzerden, one of the
smaller villages (500 inhabitants) within the community of Freisen. All necessary facilities are
provided (camp beds, kitchen, showers, barbecue place, plenty of space outside…) but it is quite
isolated and there is no public internet. The building is the biggest hall in the village so it is also used
as a kind of community centre.
LOCATION: Freisen is situated in the north of Saarland in a rural area. You can find many interesting
places in and near Freisen: a historical railway, cultural and natural sights, a zoo and a spa bath. The
local villagers are already looking forward to interacting and welcoming you to one of the many local
village festivals.
NEXT AIRPORTS:
Saarbruecken (SCN), Frankfurt-Hahn (HHN), Frankfurt (FRA)
NEXT TRAIN STATION:
Neubruecke (Nahe)
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IBG 36 Berglen (Baden-Wurttemberg)
15.08. - 30.08.2015
CONS/RENO
12 vols
PROJECT: This summer, the community of Berglen welcomes its third group of international
volunteers. In the hills of south-western Germany, the team will work to improve the playgrounds in
and around Berglen, where the local children spend their afternoons.
WORK: The main task is to renovate and renew a local playground with maintenance and
construction of new equipment. Other playgrounds in the area of Berglen may also need the team’s
creativity and handy-work.
ACCOMODATION: The group will stay in the local youth club. You will have access to a kitchen and all
necessary sanitary facilities.
LOCATION: Berglen is a small village with approx. 5,900 inhabitants and is located 30 km away from
Stuttgart, the state capitol of Baden-Wurttemberg. Surrounded by orchards, forests, fields and
meadows, the community of Berglen consists of many small villages and farms. The idyllic
countryside and location has become a popular recreation area.
NEXT AIRPORT:
Stuttgart
NEXT TRAIN STATION: Winnenden
IBG 37 Schwanfeld (Bavaria)
16.08. - 29.08.2015
RENO/ENVI
12 vols
PROJECT: The community of Schwanfeld is the oldest village in Germany. Some years back, proof was
found of a former Bandkeramik (Linear Pottery Culture) settlement outside of the present village
from presumably 5500 B.C. Schwanfeld is happy to show their treasures of the golden days to
international volunteers and invites the group to get to know more about the south of Germany. This
is the seventh time a workcamp will take place in Schwanfeld – and all citizens will be very
welcoming and excited to meet the new volunteers after the success of previous years. Invitations by
local associations and the village youngsters have led to many cordial encounters and friendships in
the past.
WORK: A variety of tasks awaits you! Depending on the weather, you will help out in the local
museums (cleaning and restoration). If applicable, you will also help to renovate hiking trails, possibly
set up signs for a nature trail, clean out a stream, or do similar renovation and landscape work to
support the Municipal Maintenance Department. Also during your stay, you will help out with the
annual fair that will be taking place. You will work with locals to prepare the festival, provide a
helping hand in the stalls during the fair, and assist in dismantling afterwards. This will give you the
chance to get in touch with the people of the Schwanfeld community and learn more about local
traditions!
ACCOMMODATION: The group will live in the local gym hall next to the school where they will have
access to toilets and showers. The nearby community centre will provide a kitchen for you to use.
LOCATION: Schwanfeld is situated in the north-western part of Bavaria, in between the cities of
Schweinfurt and Wuerzburg. Only about 2,000 people live in this small community. The very
motivated and active major of the village is looking forward to accompanying the volunteers,
showing them around and educating them about the historical and regional specialties of Schwanfeld.
Aside from the village’s own sights and events (museum, church, local annual fair which was the
highlight of last year’s workcamp) there is the ambient nature and nearby, larger cities like
Wuerzburg to discover.
NEXT AIRPORT:
Nuremberg
NEXT TRAIN STATION:
Waigolshausen
IBG 38 Heidesheim (Rhineland-Palatinate)
22.08. - 06.09.2015
KIDS/CONS
12 vols
PROJECT: The hiking club and the community of Heidesheim are inviting international volunteers for
the second time. This year, the club will need your help in activities with children as well as in
rebuilding a bowling alley. On the last day of your camp the club will be hosting a summer party and
is happy to share this great event with all of you!
WORK: Every year in the holidays the hiking club offers activities in the nature for 25-30 children in
the age of 5-12 years old. They are very happy to get your support in organizing games for the kids
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and about new creative ideas from you. Your second task will be to rebuild the bowling alley. This
work will be instructed and guided by a carpenter.
ACCOMMODATION: The group will stay in the sports hall with camp beds and all necessary facilities
provided. Bicycles will be arranged for the volunteers.
LOCATION: Heidesheim is a small community with approximately 7000 inhabitants. It is located near
the well-known river Rhine. You can go hiking or cycling and enjoy the beautiful Rhine valley with its
picturesque towns and castles. Heidesheim is only 10km from Mainz, the state capital and university
town with many cafés, restaurants and clubs.
NEXT AIRPORT:
Frankfurt
NEXT TRAIN STATION:
Heidesheim (Rheinhess)
REMARKS: You should be able to ride a bike!
IBG 39 Betzenstein & Plech (Bavaria)
23.08. – 06.09.2015
RENO/ENVI
12 vols
PROJECT: Betzenstein, a small franconian town, is inviting an international workcamp for the third
time this year. The municipality of Plech is very excited to organize its first workcamp together with
its neighboring town Betzenstein. Various tasks await you in this project, since you will be working
one week in Betzenstein and one week in Plech.
WORK: “Nature and Children” is the motto of your work in Betzenstein. Together with local
associations you will renovate the playground and sport facilities in the town. Concrete tasks will be
painting, setting up new equipment, minor repairs, planting and others. Besides you will cut bushes
on the hiking path and build an herb nature trail. In bad weather conditions creative work can be
done in the school. In Plech you will help to make a hiking trail more attractive and easier accessible
for families with small children and for older people. You will set up benches for people to rest and
equipment for kids to play. Besides you will renew the signs of another hiking path, which leads all
around Plech.
ACCOMMODATION: The group will be accommodated in the multi-purpose hall of Plech. Apart from
the big hall, there are some smaller rooms which you can use for sleeping or eating, a kitchen, toilets
and showers. In the basement there is a party room and you can use the sport facilities like table
tennis.
LOCATION: The Bavarian region in which Betzenstein and Plech are located is called “Little
Switzerland” – for one reason: Its beautiful surrounding invites to various adventures and hiking trips
in the region. There are all kinds of trails and possibilities to experience the unique nature. On the
weekends there are busses to nearby cities like Nuremberg or Pegnitz. Your hosts are happy to show
you around and to get to know you throughout the two weeks!
NEXT AIRPORT:
Nuernberg (30 km), Munich (150km), Stuttgart (200km)
NEXT TRAINSTATION: Pegnitz
IBG 40 Eislingen/Fils (Baden-Wurttemberg)
23.08.-06.09.2015
RENO/SOCI
10 vols
PROJECT: It is the fourth time that the youth centre in Eislingen is organizing a Dirt Bike Contest with
participants from Germany, Austria and Switzerland. This year they are very happy to get the help of
an international workcamp in the preparations and also the realization of this event. During the
project you will be in close contact with local youngsters. We ask you to come with an open mind and
bring some ideas how to spend the time together with them.
WORK: You will help to prepare everything for the Dirt Bike Contest which is taking place on 5th of
September. Concrete tasks will be the reconstruction and renovation of the trail as well as the
removal of greens. On the day of the event you will set up the stalls, sell drinks etc. During the two
weeks you might be also help out with some other (renovation related) tasks in the town, e.g.
renovating the skater park. Apart from these main tasks there will be a lot of time which you will
spend together with the youth. Please bring some ideas for activities with you! Maybe there are
some games typical for your country that you would like to share? Keep in mind that these young
people are rather disadvantaged teens who haven't had many possibilities to travel and meet new
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people from abroad. Communication might be difficult sometimes, and not only because of the
language. However, they are looking forward to meeting you and making new friends around the
world!
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will be accommodated in tents on the area where the Dirt Bike
Contest will take place. Toilets, showers and a big tent with a kitchen will be set up for you.
LOCATION: Eislingen is a town in the German region Baden-Wurttemberg around 50km southeast of
Stuttgart. It is located on the river Fils in beautiful nature. The region with its diverse landscape
invites for hiking trips or other outdoor activities. There are good train connections to bigger cities
near-by, e.g. Stuttgart or Ulm.
NEXT AIRPORT:
Stuttgart
NEXT TRAIN STATION:
Eislingen (Fils)
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: We ask for a motivation letter to be sent with the application!
IBG 41 Wolfsruh (Brandenburg)
23.08. - 12.09.2015
RENO/ENVI
15 vols
PROJECT: Wolfsruh is a small village with only 161 inhabitants in the north of the German region
Brandenburg. The host of the workcamp is an association which offers homes and work places for
disabled people. The members of the association are very happy to get the help of an international
workcamp to renovate the abandoned area, where the workcamp is taking place, to establish a new
housing.
WORK: The five buildings on the area need a fundamental reconstruction. To start with, all the
basement walls have to be exposed and afterwards new seal has to be put. For you this means a lot
of digging work. Because the area was not used for the last ten years, bushes and trees are grown all
over. So that all paths can be used again, you will help to remove scrub. Please be prepared to get
dirty and use your hands! You should bring working clothes, sturdy shoes and rubber boots.
ACCOMMODATION: Volunteers will be accommodated on the ground floor of one of the buildings
directly on the project site. Camp beds, sanitary facilities, a kitchen with all necessary equipment and
a common room will be provided. On weekdays you will get lunches from the kitchen of the
association, other meals and on the weekends you have to cook yourself. The project site is quite
rural, so there won’t be internet connection and mobile reception can be limited.
LOCATION The project site is quite isolated but has a very idyllic location in the forests. Bicycles will
be provided for you so that you can easily reach the next village Wolfsruh or explore the region.
Besides, bus shuttles can be arranged for you. In the region there are many lakes and rivers, which
you can easily reach by bicycles. One of these lakes you explore yourself by boots, which belong to
the association. The locals are very excited to meet you and are pleased to organize activities in their
village for you.
NEXT AIRPORT:
Berlin
NEXT TRAIN STATION: Gransee
REQUIREMENTS: Volunteers need to be able to ride a bike!
IBG 42 Wangen (Baden-Wurttemberg)
29.08. - 12.09.2015
KIDS
12 vols
SPRACHE: Deutsch!
PROJEKT: Nun bereits zum achten Mal laedt die Stadt Wangen zu einem Workcamp ein, das bei den
lokalen Ferienspielen und –aktivitaeten fuer Kinder unterstuetzen soll. Waehrend der ersten Woche
findet die Spielstadt „Mini-Wangen“ statt: Hier sind Kinder im Alter von 7 bis 10 Jahren eingeladen,
die eine Woche lang verschiedene Berufe ausprobieren: Buergermeister, Zeitungsreporter, … In der
zweiten Woche findet ein mittelalterliches Ferienprogramm fuer Kinder auf einer Burg statt.
ARBEIT: Die TeilnehmerInnen des Workcamps unterstuetzen die Kinder bei verschiedenen
Aktivitaeten in der Spielstadt – in den Bereichen Sport, Spiel und Handwerk. Die Freiwilligen arbeiten
gemeinsam mit lokalen Betreuern zusammen, um das Programm innerhalb und im Aussenbereich
des Jugendhauses und in der Stadt zu beaufsichtigen. Ungefaehr 120 Kinder werden daran
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teilnehmen! In der zweiten Woche helfen die Freiwilligen mit bei dem mittelalterlichen
Ferienprogramm auf der Burg mit.
UNTERKUNFT: Die Gruppe lebt in einem gut ausgestatteten Selbstversorgerhaus (Kueche und
Sanitaeranlagen sind vorhanden). Es handelt sich um ein Gruppenhaus neben dem staedtischen
Kloster. Die Moenche sind sehr freundlich und freuen sich auf den Austausch.
UMGEBUNG: Wangen ist eine schoene alte Stadt in der Region „Allgaeu“. Sie liegt in der Naehe der
Alpen und der Laender Schweiz und Oesterreich. Die Umgebung ist vielseitig und laedt dazu ein, den
Bodensee und die Alpen zu entdecken. Doch auch die Stadt Wangen selbst hat mit seinen
Fachwerkhaeusern und der langen Geschichte, die bis ins Jahr 815 zurueckreicht, viel an Kultur und
Sehenswuerdigkeiten zu bieten.
NAECHSTER FLUGHAFEN:
Stuttgart, Memmingen, Muenchen
NAECHSTER BAHNHOF:
Wangen
WICHTIG: Da die Freiwilligen mit Kindern arbeiten, sind gute Deutschkenntnisse Voraussetzung!
Ausserdem wird ein Motivationsschreiben gefordert.
Just for internal information:
PROJECT: It is the seventh time that the municipality of Wangen invites a workcamp to help out at
the local summer festivals and activities for children. During the first week a play scheme called
“Mini-Wangen” will run and children at the age of 7-10 years are invited to participate in this
“mini-town” where the kids may give various professions a try: Being a major, a journalist ...
During the second week a medieval play scheme will take place on a castle.
WORK: The participants of the workcamp will help to take care of the kids at several different
activities at the play scheme in the first week. They are generally helping the children to enjoy
their summer holidays, in cooperation with the local camp counsellors. There will be about 120
children taking part – which can be stressful but also fun and very rewarding. The other task will
be to help out at the medieval summer festival for children, which takes place in a castle! The
activities take place from 8-14 o’clock.
ACCOMMODATION & FOOD: You will stay in a well-equipped self-catering house belonging to a
monastery close to the city centre. All sanitary facilities and kitchen are available – and the monks
(neighbours) are very welcoming. The group will prepare meals for themselves.
LOCATION: Wangen is a beautiful city situated in the southern German region called “Allgaeu”,
close to the borders of Austria and Switzerland. The region lies close to the Alps and therefore has
a diverse nature of mountains, meadows, waterfalls and the like. There is a lot to discover in
terms of history and nature, old castles, mountain trails and the Lake Constance. But also Wangen
itself has much to offer. The history of the city dates back to the year 815. The charm of Wangen
lies within its historical buildings and southern German architectural style. Definitely two exciting,
adventurous and diverse weeks are waiting for you!
NEXT AIRPORT:
Munich, Stuttgart
NEXT TRAIN STATION:
Wangen
Special requirements: Camp language is German. German motivation letter is required.
IBG 43 Ulm (Baden-Wurttemberg)
30.08. - 20.09.2015
ENVI/CONS
14 vols
PROJECT: This summer Ulm is looking for the help of an international workcamp to improve the
outdoor area of the refugee accommodation. The number of refugees in Ulm is increasing just as the
work to be done to give them a proper home. In this project you will help to offer the refugees more
comfort and give them a place where they can get together in nice surroundings. If you want you can
also get in contact with the residents, organize an intercultural event and encourage an intense
cultural exchange.
WORK: A variety of interesting tasks await you in this project. To beautify the outdoor area of the
refugee accommodation you will do gardening work like planting bushes and flowers. Besides you
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will set up benches und build paths. Possibly you can also do renovation works inside the
accommodation.
ACCOMMODATION: You will stay in the youth hostel of Ulm. Breakfast and dinner will be provided.
In your free time you can use the facilities of the accommodation, for example table tennis, volleyball,
basketball. The working place can be reached after a 20min walk. The city centre is easily accessible
with public transportation.
LOCATION: Ulm is a city in the southeast of the Swabian Alb and is situated on the river Danube. The
city has around 120.000 inhabitants. Ulm is primarily known for the “Ulmer Muenster” with the
highest church steeple in the world. The old “Fischerviertel” (“fishermen’s quarter”) on the small
river Blau with half-timbered houses, narrow streets, scenic footbridges and cafes and restaurants is
an attraction for tourists and locals. On the weekends you can explore a variety of cultural events as
well as the nightlife in Ulm.
NEXT AIRPORTS:
Stuttgart, Memmingen, Munich
NEXT TRAIN STATION: Ulm
IBG 4M Mariaberg (Baden-Wurttemberg)
11.07. – 25.07.2015
MANU/ENVI
15 vols
For volunteers from Catalonia, Lombardy, Rhône-Alpes and Baden-Wuerttemberg!
PROJECT: Following the success of last years’ projects, the region of Baden-Wurttemberg again
invites young people from France, Italy, Spain and Germany for another exciting workcamp. The
fundamental aim is to allow young people to meet and exchange cultures and ideas that will
contribute to strengthening the Four Motors partnership. Due to close contact with the local
population, the idea of the Four Motors is passed on to the population of the town hosting the
project. The project will take place in the beautiful community of Gammertingen. An old monastery
overlooks the village from atop the surrounding hills and lush forests of the Swabian Albes.
Mariaberg, a quarter of Gammertingen, will be the site of the project this year. Mariaberg is not only
a village, but also a supporting organisation of the “Behindertenhilfe”, an institution offering homes,
workshops, and education (kindergarten and schools) for young people with learning difficulties,
disabilities or illnesses. A diverse range of people – young and old – come together here to live, learn
and work. We ask you to come with an open heart and mind, as you will be in close contact with the
people when working in Mariaberg!
WORK: A farm with cattle, pigs, geese and sheep is located just outside of Mariaberg. This farm,
which belongs to the institution, can be reached by foot on a small path through the forest. The
institution wants to make the farm more attractive for people to visit and therefore an easier and
more exciting access is necessary. You will set up a xylophone, benches, a balance pole and other
things that make this path attractive for people with and without disabilities. These tasks will be
done under the supervision of a professional worker.
ACCOMMODATION: Accommodation will be in a gym hall in the centre of Mariaberg close to all
needed facilities like showers and toilets. You will certainly have access to the swimming pool of the
quarter and have the opportunity to use other facilities. You will not prepare meals for yourself since
there is no kitchen close to your accommodation. Hence, you will be served in the local Café and
restaurant of the “village”.
LOCATION: Gammertingen is situated 80 km south of Stuttgart, nestled in the Swabian Albes (not
Alpes!)– a beautiful mountain chain with spectacular nature. Without a doubt, you will find enough
to do in Mariaberg itself (swimming pool, barbecue, gym halls, bowling, restaurants and cafés!) but
the region also offers its nature, typical Swabian villages and small towns as worthy day-trips. The
locals are looking forward to the cultural exchange with you and will be happy to organise trips and
other activities for you.
NEXT AIRPORTS:
Stuttgart, Karlsruhe (Baden-Baden) for Ryanair flights
NEXT TRAIN STATION:
Gammertingen
SPECIAL REMARK: For the volunteers from Catalonia, Lombardy, Rhône-Alpes and BadenWuerttemberg there is a travel reimbursement of maximum 50,-€ (directly paid during the camp).
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I B G – What do we stand for? General information!
IBG is a non-profit association, founded in 1965, that has organised more than 1000 inter-national
workcamps for more than 12.000 volunteers. Our aims are to promote international understanding
and to facilitate and organise voluntary work coordinating closely with our local partners. IBG is a
registered charity and a member of the Alliance of European workcamp organisations and of the
UNESCO’s Coordinating Committee of International Voluntary Service (CCIVS). IBG is independent of
every kind of institution, association and political party and is recognised sponsor of non-formal
education. To finance the workcamps IBG receives subsidies from the Ministry of Youth. Local
sponsors also help to support the various projects.
IBG perceives a workcamp as a unique possibility to live and work together with people from
different cultures in an international team. By this IBG wants to support intercultural learning and
understanding.
IBG workcamps involve a mixture of participants from different cultures and nationalities who live
and work together for the duration of the respective project. Not only do we wish to have a group as
diverse as possible regarding different cultures but also do we want to include people from different
backgrounds and with different experiences. We wish to grant an access for all interested volunteers,
from the age of 18 and of any gender, nationality, ethnicity, sexuality or religion.
Responsibilities of IBG
IBG provides accommodation and food. In general these accommodations provide basic conditions
but all facilities like kitchen, toilets and showers are available. If conditions differ from this, it is
mentioned in the description of the project.
IBG insures volunteers against personal accident and injury to third parties. European volunteers are
supposed to bring their own health insurance which is valid in Germany.
Non-EU citizens are insured against illness, personal accident and injury to third parties. Insurance is
only provided within the official camp dates. Therefore we strongly recommend that you organise
your own insurance (personal health, accident and travel) before leaving your home country.
Before the project starts IBG provides all necessary information in an infosheet. Conditions and tasks
may change so we ask the participant to be flexible and to be prepared to work on different tasks if
required by the needs of the project. Changes in the work foreseen do not release the volunteer
from the obligation to work.
IBG gives sufficient notice about any substantial changes in work or living conditions as soon as
possible.
Campleader
Each workcamp has a campleader trained by IBG who will explain the general set-up and support you.
The campleader is not, however, wholly responsible for organising your free time – that is just as
much your own responsibility. She or he can be seen as a facilitator! To create a “lively camp life” we
need you to involve yourself and to contribute by the volunteers´ activity!
Responsibilities of the volunteer
People who take part in a workcamp are tolerant, open-minded and committed. The success of a
workcamp depends on the volunteers being prepared to take responsibility for themselves.
Volunteers should not only be able to work independently but also be able to work well as a part of
the group. To take part in a camp also means to organise the camp together.
Volunteers agree to play an active part in the group life which means cooking, cleaning, active
participation in organising free-time activities.
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The success of the project depends on the commitment of the volunteers; often a project has taken
several years to set up and can cost the host a lot of money to run. By leaving early the volunteers
are jeopardising the project and its continuation in future years. Unless you have a very good reason
it is not acceptable to leave early. If the volunteer can not complete the project IBG needs to be
informed in advance and will try and place the volunteer on a better suited project.
Generally volunteers are obliged to work around 30 hours per week. Some social projects may
require volunteers to work longer hours depending on the nature of the work. If so, this is marked in
the description. Work will be led by professionals but can be accomplished by anyone, without much
training or experience.
Rights and Conditions
If a volunteer has a problem/complaint during the project they are encouraged to inform the
campleader, project host as soon as possible. If they do not feel that they can take their complaint to
the project host or co-ordinator they should then contact the IBG coordinator in the office.
Volunteers are advised to make a complaint at the time of the problem and not wait until they leave
the project. All volunteers are encouraged to provide full and honest feedback.
By applying, every participant is obliged to work for the corresponding project (about 30 hours per
week) and to contribute to the necessary work in the camp, such as cooking, shopping etc. Failure to
take part in the work could lead to exclusion from the project. Any expenses arising from exclusion
are to be met by the participant.
IBG will not pass on the details of any of the volunteers on our database to any persons other than
the international partner organisation abroad or host organisation to which they are applying. If a
volunteer does not want their contact details to be passed on to other volunteers, or to be contacted
regarding further opportunities and activities with IBG, they have the opportunity to notify IBG to
prevent this.
IBG TEAM 2015
Laura Putane
incoming officer
project coordinator
incoming@ibg-workcamps.org
projekte@ibg-workcamps.org
Anke Merz
incoming assistant
incoming@ibg-workcamps.org
Lukas Wurtinger
outgoing officer
outgoing@ibg-workcamps.org
Max Weik
outgoing assistant
outgoing@ibg-workcamps.org
Nanine Roth
project coordinator
projekte@ibg-workcamps.org
Christoph Meder
project coordinator
christoph@ibg-workcamps.org
Nadine Pantel
project coordinator
nadine.pantel@ibg-workcamps.org
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