Canadian Alliance for Development Initiatives and Projects (CADIP)
Short-Term Volunteer Projects in France
Participating in an international short term volunteer project (so called Workcamp ) can be an exciting prospect. It is an interesting and meaningful way to travel with purpose and spend 2-3 weeks in a foreign environment. Working and living together with other young people from around the world provides an excellent opportunity to make many new friends, learn about unknown places and culture, gain new skills and experience. Your time, energy, and enthusiasm can make a difference in areas where help is really needed.
Contact: www.cadip.org/volunteer-in-germany.htm
Service Civil International Workcamps SCI US
SCI is an exchange organization that sends volunteers on 2-3 week international work projects and long term 3-12 month opportunities in over 50 countries, including Germany. The $250 application fee covers lodging, meals, and minimal health insurance. SCI promotes voluntary service to impact social, environmental and humanitarian issues.
Visit: www.sci-ivs.org for an application.
Vereinigung Junger Freiwilliger (VJF)
Workcamps held in former East Germany.
Contact: Hans-Otto-Str. 7, 10407 Berlin, Germany; 011-49-30-428 506 03; office@vjf.de, www.vjf.de.
Volunteers for Peace
VFP offers over 3000 projects in more than 100 countries every year, including Germany! Project cost starts at $500, which includes food and accommodation. Types of project include construction, environmental, agricultural, social, work with kids, renovation, art & culture and more! Since 1982, VFP has exchanged over 30,000 volunteers worldwide and organized more than 850 volunteer projects in North America. Start planning your volunteer adventure or learn how to get involved at VFP.org!
Contact: www.vfp.org
WWOOF—Germany (Willing Workers on Organic Farms)
Volunteer openings on organic farms. Membership fee of €22 cash gives access to 150 farms in Germany.
Contact: Postfach 210 259, D-01263, Dresden, Germany; info@wwoof.de, www.wwoof.de.