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TURKEY / ТУРЦИЯ
ABBREVIATIONS
:
AGRI > Agriculture
ARTS> Fine
arts
CONS> Constructions
EDUC> Education
ENVI> Environmental
RENO>
Renovation
TEACH> Teaching
& Practicing Languages
SOCI> Social
work with people
STUDY> Discussions
CAMP DESCRIPTIONS
W : Work A :
Accommodation F : Food LA : Camp Language
LO : Location
of the site Q : Qualifications T: Study Theme
GEN-01 SCOUT
CENTRE KOCAALI 18.05 - 31.05 RENO 10
The lovely
seaside town Kocaali by the Black Sea coast will host an international
group who will help to a skilled person to do the different tasks in order
to prepare the centre for the summer activities.
W : Painting
the inside and outside walls, repairing the roof, cleaning the beach of
the scout centre on the beach. A: At the centre's dormitories with bathroom
and toilet. (Hot shover is not available). Sleeping bag and mat are not
necessary. F: Will be served at the centre . LA : English.
LO : Kocaali is in the north-west of Turkey. Next city is Sakarya.
GEN-02 HANDY
CAMP-1 ISTANBUL 20.05 - 01.06 SOCI 10
GEN-06 HANDY
CAMP-2 ISTANBUL 01.07 - 13.07 SOCI 10
GEN-10 HANDY
CAMP-3 ISTANBUL 22.07 - 03.08 SOCI 10
GEN-20 HANDY
CAMP-4 ISTANBUL 19.08 - 31.08 SOCI 10
GEN- 23 HANDY
CAMP-5 ISTANBUL 02.09 - 14.09 SOCI 10
The metropolitan
Municipality of Istanbul is running consecutive camps for the handicapped
people in a campsite by the seaside. For the daily running and the social
activities of the camp some outside help is needed.
W: Serving
the food to the handicapped people during meal times, organising social
activities for the handicapped people, doing the other daily tasks of the
site like environmental cleaning, assisting the people for the outdoor
trips, etc. A: In the tents at the camp site. Tents, mattresses, blankets
will be supplied. F: Will be served at the site. Volunteers will
eat after the camp participants. LA: English. LO: Istanbul.
GEN-03 TEACH
CAMP-1 KOCAALI 01.06 - 15.06 EDUC 10
The scout centre
that will be renovated by the volunteers of the GEN-01 camp will accommodate
50 local youngsters with 10 international volunteers for practising English.
Q: No teaching
experience is necessary, but volunteers with a good level of English and
experience of working with children and teenagers, who can teach songs,
outdoor and indoor games will be preferred. Applicants should send a motivation
letter for this project.
W: To practise
English with local kids which is a challenging task as it may last long
hours with less free times A: In the dormitory of the scout centre, by
sharing the rooms with the kids who will stay there during the camp. Sleeping
bag and mat are not necessary. The rooms have toilet and showers inside
but hot shower is not available. F: Will be served at the centre .
LA : English. LO : Kocaali is in the north-west of Turkey.
Next city is Sakarya.
GEN-04 SCOUT
CENTRE-2 DORTYOL 15.06 - 30.06 RENO 10
Dortyol is
a big town by the Mediterranean Sea coast where the national scout groups
are hosted during the summer at a sea side training centre. The rough sea
destroyed the outside walls and even the play grounds in last winter. The
volunteers are expected to repair the destroyed volleyball and basketball
grounds.
W : Laying
sands on the ground and making any other type of repairing work at the
centre. A: In the supplied tents. You can bring your own bed sheet, sleeping
bag or tent if you want privacy. F: Will be served at the centre.
LA : English. LO : Dortyol is in the south east of Turkey, not far
from the Syrian border. Next city is Hatay.
GEN-05 CENTRAL
VILLAGE MESUDIYE 01.07 - 15.07 CONS
15
Turkkoyu is
a central village where the children of the surrounding villages come for
the primary education. The garden of the new school needs to be developed.
This task will be done by the international volunteers. W: Development
work in the garden, making path ways, playgrounds, green lawns and a sport
field. A: In the school building. Sleeping bag and mat are necessary. F:
Will be supplied in the school. LA:English LO: Mesudiye is a town in the
north-east of Turkey. The next city is Ordu by the Black Sea coast.
GEN-07 CARPET
VILLAGE MILAS 08 .07 - 22.07 RENO 15
Karacahisar
is a traditional village famous for hand made carpets. Volunteers will
have a chance to learn carpet weaving in their free times while enjoying
the village life. W : Painting the school, village centre and the guesthouse.
A: In the school building. Sleeping bag and mat are necessary. F. Volunteers
will cook for their own by the given materials. LA : English LO:
Karacahisar village is in the south west of Turkey. Next town is Milas,
next city is Mugla.
GEN-08
FESTIVAL ABANA 17.07 - 31.07 FEST 15
Abana is a
lovely sea side town where 4 times of its population is hosted by the locals
during the art, culture and sea games festival. Several concerts,
activities and contests will be held during the fest. The international
volunteers will help to the municipal staff for the preparation and the
organisation of the festival and the environmental cleaning after the festival.
This is a full of fun but hard working project.
W: Festival
preparation & organisation. A: In the guest house of the town. Sleeping
bag and mat are not necessary. F: Will be served in different restaurants.
LA: English, a little Turkish will be helpful but not necessary. LO: Abana
is in the north west of Turkey. Next city is Kastamonu.
GEN-09 VILLAGE
HOUSES SAPANCA 20.07 - 03.08 RENO 15
Sapanca is
a nice, calm town by a lake. A nearby Fevziye village will velcome the
international volunteers for bettering the face of the village. W: Painting
the facades of the village houses. A: In the school building. Sleeping
bag and mat are necessary. F: Will be cooked by the volunteers. LA: English.
LO: Sapanca is in the east of Istanbul. The next city is Sakarya.
GEN-11 ARTS
& KIDS KOCAELI 25.07 - 08.08 ARTS 15
Association
of Graduates of Kocaeli city, is organizing several activities for the
kids at their centre. This year they ask an outside help to run these activities
together with local volunteers. Activities like drama, photography, handicrafts,
drawing, painting, sculpturing, music, indoor-outdoor games, practising
English etc. are held. Any volunteer talented on the above mentioned fields
are welcome. W: Organizing different activities for the kids. A: In a student
dormitory. F: Will be served at the caf? of the association. LA: English.
LO : Kocaeli is the next city to Istanbul on the east.
GEN-12 WEDDING
HALL YORUKLER 29.07 - 12.08 RENO 15
Yorukler town
has got an uncompleted wedding hall. The roof is not finished yet and the
walls to be painted. W: Painting the inside and outside walls of the town's
wedding hall. A: In a dormitory, sleeping bag and mat are not necessary.
F: Will be served at the dormitory. LA: English LO: Yroukler is at
the north of Turkey, not far from the Black Sea coast. Next city is Samsun.
GEN-13 FRANCO
CAMP ACARLAR 01.08 - 15.08 RENO 15
Acarlar is
a small town among the fig fields and already hosted a workcamp 2 years
ago and now wants to have a new group. W: Building a park. A: In the guest
house of the town. Sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. F: Volunteers
will cook for the group by the given materials. LA: French. LO: Acarlar
is in the south west of Turkey. Next town is Incirliova.
GEN-14
ART CAMP FETHIYE 03.08 - 17.08 ARTS
15
This is a suitable
camp for amateur or skilled artists but also open for creative people who
are interested in photography, sculpture, graphic, drawing, painting and
handicrafts. People who like to share experience and learn from each other
are welcome. Sight seeing tours, excursions, dia shows may be organized
during the workshops. W : No manual work. Workshops will be held in the
fields of arts mentioned above. A : Under tents. Sleeping bag and mat are
necessary.
F: Volunteers will cook their own food by using the given materials.
LA : English. LO : Fethiye is by the south Aegean Sea coast.
The camp site Kayakoy is a small village and an ancient Greek settlement.
Fee : An extra fee of USD 300.- will be charged on arrival to cover the
cost of accommodation, food, and materials.
GEN-15
OLD SCHOOL PAZARCIK 05.08 - 19.08 RENO
15
The old school
of Evri Village needs to be renovated completely. The roof should be replaced,
paints must be renewed, frames of the doors and windows must be changed.
There is a lot of work to make the school have a better looking.
Anybody who likes the traditional village life should give a hand here.
W: Renovating
the school of the village. A : In the school building, sleeping bag and
mat are necessary. F: Will be cooked by the volunteers. LA: English. LO:
Pazarcik is in the north-east of the Mediterranean Province. The next city
is Kahraman Maras.
GEN-16
NIPPON CAMP PAYAS 09.08 - 23.08 ENVI 15
If you want
to practice your Japanese in an international group this camp is tailor
made for you. The Turkish-Japanese bilateral work camp is also open for
international volunteers who likes to improve their Japanese. The camp
site is a big town but the work site is in the nature and 6 km. away from
the town centre.
W: Making a picnic ground, clearing the vegetation, levelling the surface,
making path ways. A: In a school dormitory. Sleeping bag and mat are not
necessary. F: Will be served in the school. LA: Japanese. LO: Payas
is in the south of Turkey, near to Syrian border. Next city is Hatay.
GEN-17
FAR EAST BASKALE 08.08 - 23.08 RENO 15
This camp is
the most far point in our program, located near the Iranian border of Turkey.
Baskale is a town on high mountains. W: Building a garden wall around a
primary school. A: In teacher's guest house. Sleeping bag and mat are not
necessary. F: Will be supplied at the guest house. LA : English.
LO: Baskale is in the south east of Turkey, next city is Van.
P.S.: Due to
the its long distance, the departure to the camp site is on the second
day, on 09.08.2002, early in the morning. Thus volunteers should spend
1 night in Istanbul at a cost of USD 10.-.
GEN-18 CHURCH
PATH CAPPADOCIA 12.08 - 26.08 RENO 15
Soganli Village
have several churches carved in the rocks in Cappadocia Region. As they
are located on the hills, the visitors can hardly reach them. Thus paths
and stairs are needed to ease climbing. W: Rebuilding the stairs and organize
pathways to the churches. A: In a dormitory in the next town Yesilhisar.
Sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. F: Breakfast and dinners will be
served at the dormitory building. Lunches as packed at the site.
LA: English. LO: Yesilhisar is a town of Kayseri Province and Soganli
Village is at the edge of Cappadocia Valley in central Anatolia.
GEN-19
GREEN PARK ZEYTINLI 15.08 - 30 .08 RENO 15
The traditional
town Zeytinli becomes a touristy place during every summer by accepting
a lot of visitors. A group of volunteers built up a park for the town last
year and the mayor invites a new group for this year as well. W: Building
a park and creating new green area in the town. A: In the guesthouse of
the municipality. Sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. F:
Will be cooked by the volunteers at the guesthouse. LA: English. LO: Zeytinli
is by the north of Aegean Sea coast. Next town is Edremit.
GEN-21 GARLIC
FESTIVAL TASKOPRU 27.08 - 10.09 ARTS
15
As the main
producer of garlic, Taskopru town hosts an international Garlic Festival
every year with the participation of thousands of native and foreign
visitors. Several activities like folk dances, horse races, handycraft
exhibitions, cooking contest etc. are held during the festival. This year
the group of international volunteers will add a different colour to the
festival by painting a mural in the town centre. Volunteers with drawing
skill are especially welcome. Photographers are also invited to make pictures
of the town. Their work will be exhibited at the festival. W: Drawing
a picture on a wall describing the town and making photographs for an exhibition.
A: In a dormitory. F: Will be supplied at the dormitory. LA:English. LO:
Taskopru is in the inner Black Sea Region in the north of Turkey. Next
city is Kastamonu.
GEN-22
PARKS HATAY 31.08 - 14.09 RENO 15
Kucukdalyan
is a growing town where the mayor is trying to develop the living conditions.
The international volunteers will work for this task.
W: Environmental
development works in a park and making pavements. A: In a building,
sleeping bag and mat are necessary. F: Will be prepared by the volunteers.
LA: English. LO: Kucukdalyan is a side town of Hatay province.
GEN-24 AFFOREST
SOKE 01.11 - 15.11 AGRI 20
Soke is a big
town with a population of 73.000, not far from the world famous Ephessus
Antic City . The mayor is keen of creating a greener surrounding. Thus
the town likes to host a group of international volunteers to plant trees
on a near by hill. W: Planting trees. A: In a dormitory. F:Will be served
at the dormitory. LA: English LO: Soke is in the south-west of Turkey.
Next city is Izmir.
GEN-LTC ALTERNATIVE CAMP BODRUM 01.05 - 30.09 SOCI 15
Alternative camp is a place for handicapped people both psychical and mental and people with special needs of all kinds. Here all kind of sport programs, social, educational and training activities are held. Thus it is a very challenging and hard work. One can start any time and minimum stay is a month and longer stays are appreciated. Volunteers are expected to assist all manual and social work organized at the camp. You can also develop new activities depending on your talents. Volunteers will be trained as dive-buddies for handicapped people with the standard of HSA (Handicapped Scuba Association). Candidates should have a strong motivation to work with handicapped people and write a motivation letter including their experience (if any) and will to be a part of a hard working team. No previous experience is necessary but a good mood, good will is essential.
W: Serving and assisting the handicapped people in their daily life at the camp site, assisting the instructors during sport activities and courses, organizing and running social activities, manual work concerning reparations, gardening, cleaning, leading groups for trekking and biking. A: Either in triple rooms with bathroom or in tents. If you want you can bring your own tent. Q: Volunteers talented on sports, indoor & outdoor activities, music, drama, fine arts, swimming and diving, handicrafts will be preferred. F: Will be served at the centre. LA: English, German, Italian. Turkish might be helpful but not necessary. LO : Bodrum ,is in the south west of Turkey by the Aegean Sea coast.
GSM-Youth Services Centre
GSM01 BO?AZ??? / ?STANBUL 13 - 28/07 ENVI/RENO 20 vols
PARTNER: We have been organizing workcamps in cooperation with Bogazici University since 1999. In order to have more information about the university please visit: www.boun.edu.tr
WORK: During the camp the volunteers will take part in the cleaning of the university groove and some practical environmental work and in addition they will be doing some renovation and painting work in the campus area. Volunteers will work 5 hours a day and there is no work at the weekends.
ACCOMODATION & FOOD: in the student dormitory / food will be provided in the cafeteria.
LOCATION: Istanbul is the only city in the world built on two continents. It is a province designed to be the capital of three empires. Today it is possible to see the precious remains of these civilizations, standing with glamour and mysticism as a harmonious link between East and West, past and present, antique and modern. Bogazici University is at the very center of Istanbul with its excellent view of Bosphorus.
TERMINAL: the
nearest international airport; Istanbul
GSM02 BORNOVA / IZMIR 13 - 28/07 CONS 20 vols
PARTNER: We have been organizing workcamps with Bornova Municipality since 1994. Bornova is the biggest municipalities of Izmir with its famous palm trees and International Theatre Festival.
WORK: During the camp the volunteers will take part in the construction of a public park and some painting work. Volunteers will work 5 hours a day and there is no work at the weekends.
ACCOMODATION & FOOD: student dormitory / food will be provided in a restaurant.
LOCATION: Bornova, with its beautiful palm trees is a neighborhood of Izmir, which is the 3rd biggest city of Turkey. Izmir's long history dates back to the age of Legendary Homer. This region is very well known with the ancient cities like Efes (Ephesus), Eskihisar (Laodicea), Alasehir (Philadelphia), Sart (Sardis), Akhisar (Thyatira), Bergama (Pergamum) and the famous Virgin Mary Church.
TERMINAL: the
nearest international airport; Izmir
GSM03 AVCILAR / ISTANBUL 20/07 - 04/08 ENVI/RENO 20 vols
PARTNER: We have been organizing workcamps in cooperation with ?stanbul University since 1999. In order to have more information about the university please visit: www.istanbul.edu.tr
WORK: The work will be organized by both Istanbul University and Avcilar Municipality. During the camp the volunteers will take part in some practical renovation and environmental work within the Avcilar Campus of Istanbul University and in the province of Avcilar. Volunteers will work 5 hours a day and there is no work at the weekends.
ACCOMODATION & FOOD: in the student dormitory / food will be provided in the cafeteria.
LOCATION: Istanbul is the only city in the world built on two continents. It is a province designed to be the capital of three empires. Today it is possible to see the precious remains of these civilizations, standing with glamour and mysticism as a harmonious link between East and West, past and present, antique and modern. Istanbul University is the one of the biggest universities of Istanbul and it has many campuses all around Istanbul. The workcamp will take place in Avcilar Campus, which is 50 minutes to Istanbul city center by public transportation.
TERMINAL: the
nearest international airport; Istanbul
GSM04 GOLBASI
/ ANKARA 20/07 - 04/08 ENVI/MENT 20 vols
PARTNER: We
have been organizing workcamps in cooperation with Mentally Disabled Children
Education and Protection Foundation since 2001. This foundation aims the
education of mentally disabled children and adults and making them compatible
and beneficial to the public as well as to themselves. In order to have
more information about the foundation please visit: www.ada.com.tr/zycvakfi
WORK: The students
of the foundation will be in the center during the workcamp. The volunteers
will attend the morning classes of the students and they will be assisting
the teachers in playing games, drawing pictures and social activities with
the students. In the afternoons the volunteers will take part in some practical
environmental work in the garden. There will be an orientation session
on the first day of the camp about the work in the classroom. Volunteers
will work 5 hours a day and there is no work at the weekends.
ACCOMODATION
& FOOD: in the student dormitory / in the cafeteria.
LOCATION: Ankara,
the capital city is the living witness of establishment of Turkish Republic.
Today's modern city, situated at the core of Anatolia, hides an ancient
site behind, dating back even to prehistorical times. The remains from
Urartian, Phrygian and Hittite periods have beautified the area here, now
fascinating the visitors by enlivening the respective periods. The foundation
is located in Golbasi, suburb of Ankara. Golbasi sits by Lake Mogan and
it is 50 minutes far away from the city center.
TERMINAL: the
nearest international airport; Ankara
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
motivation letter is highly requested!
GSM05 BADEMLER
/ IZMIR 27/07 - 11/08 CONS 20 vols
PARTNER: We
have been organizing workcamps in cooperation with Bademler Village and
Culture and Art Association of Bademler Village since 2000.
WORK: During
the camp the volunteers will take part in the construction of a park in
the village. Volunteers will work 5 hours a day and there is no work at
the weekends.
ACCOMODATION
& FOOD: family stay / food will be provided by the host families
LOCATION: Bademler
Village is one of the most interesting village in Turkey, with its culture
and very typical customs. It is 10kms to Urla and 60kms to Izmir. In 1969
the theatre hall of the village was constructed and up today all the inhabitants
are very much interested in theatre both as audiences and actors. During
the day inhabitants are working in the farms and greenhouses but in the
evenings most of them become one of the actors on stage. This village is
also famous for its very typical wedding ceremonies and "Sea Festival"
during which all the village goes to the seaside and spend one or two days
under the tents. This festival does not have proper dates; it depends on
the locals willing.
TERMINAL: the
nearest international airport; Izmir
SPECIAL REQUIRMENTS:
It is expected from the volunteers to obey the rules of their host families.
GSM06 ALACATI/IZMIR
27/07 - 11/08 ENVI / RENO 20 vols
PARTNER: We
have been organizing workcamps in cooperation with Alacati Municipality
since 2001. In order to have more information about the municipality please
visit: www.alacati.com
WORK: During
the camp the volunteers will take part in the renovation of the public
parks and some practical environmental work in the town. Volunteers will
work 5 hours a day and there is no work at the weekends.
ACCOMODATION
& FOOD: in a camp house / self catering
LOCATION: Alacati
is situated on Cesme Peninsula, which forms the Gulf of Izmir. Alacati
(Alacati, Agrilya), a Mediterranean town on the Western coast of Turkey,
which has been famous for its architecture, vineyards and windmills for
over 150 years, has now made its name in the world of windsurfing. It is
known as the Turkish Riviera, with crystal clear water, consistent and
steady wind (for an average of 300 days a year). It is about 70kms to Izmir.
TERMINAL: the
nearest international airport; Izmir
GSM07 METU /
ANKARA 03 - 18/08 ENVI 20 vols
PARTNER: We
have been organizing workcamps in cooperation with METU-Middle East Technical
University since 1996. In order to have more information about the university
please visit: www.metu.edu.tr
WORK: During
the camp the volunteers will take part in the cleaning of the university
groove and some practical environmental work in the campus area. Volunteers
will work 5 hours a day and there is no work at the weekends.
ACCOMODATION
& FOOD: in the student dormitory / food will be provided in the cafeteria.
LOCATION: Ankara,
the capital city is the living witness of establishment of Turkish Republic.
Today's modern city, situated at the core of Anatolia, hides an ancient
site behind, dating back even to prehistorical times. The remains from
Urartian, Phrygian and Hittite periods have beautified the area here, now
fascinating the visitors by enlivening the respective periods. METU, one
of the biggest universities of Turkey, has been recognized as the most
competitive and outstanding university in Turkey with 20.000 students.
With its town like campus, it is located 15 minutes far away from the city
center.
TERMINAL: the
nearest international airport; Ankara
GSM08 AVANOS/NEVSEHIR
10 - 25/08 ENVI/RENO 20 vols
PARTNER: We
have been organizing workcamps in cooperation with Avanos Municipality
since 1992. In order to have more information about Avanos Municipality
please visit: www.cappadociaavanos.com
WORK: During
the camp the volunteers will take part in renovation of the public parks
of the town in addition they will be participating in some painting work.
Also they will have the chance of joining the pottery workshop organized
by the local artists. Volunteers will be working 5 hours a day and there
will be no work at the weekends.
ACCOMODATION
& FOOD: in a camp house / food will be provided in a restaurant
LOCATION: Cappadocia
has one of the most interesting and spectacular landscapes in the world.
The natural effects of wind, water and rain eroded this area into a surrealist
landscape of rock caves, capped pinnacles and fretted ravines in colors
ranging from warm tones of red and gold to cool tones of green and gray.
In this beautiful region there stands most attractive town of Avanos, famous
for its handicrafts, especially pottery. Beside these it is possible to
taste famous wine of the region.
TERMINAL: the
nearest international airport; Ankara
GSM09 TUZLUKCU
/ KONYA 10 - 25/08 ENVI/RENO 20 vols
PARTNER: This
is the first time that we organize a workcamp in cooperation with Tuzlukcu
Municipality. The inhabitants are very motivated to host such an international
event in their small town.
WORK: During
the camp the volunteers will take place in the renovation of the public
parks and some practical environmental work in the school gardens. It is
a good opportunity for the volunteers to taste the rural and village life
of Central Anatolia. Volunteers will work 5 hours a day and there is no
work at the weekends.
ACCOMODATION
& FOOD: guest house / cafeteria
LOCATION: Konya,
one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities, ranks as one of the great
cultural centers of Turkey. Cultural and philosophical growth, the mystic
Mevlana, known as the Whirling Dervishes has lived and spread his thoughts
in/from Konya. Mausoleum of Mevlana is one of the most famous places in
Konya. Tuzlukcu, 2 hours away from Konya, is a typical Central Anatolian
village with its traditions, people and village life. It is welcoming the
visitors with its wedding ceremonies, hospitable inhabitants, traditional
way of living.
TERMINAL: the
nearest international airport; Ankara
GSM10 KADIKOY/ISTANBUL
17/08 - 01/09 ENVI/RENO 20 vols
PARTNER: This
is the first time that we organize a workcamp in cooperation with KGM-Kadikoy
Youth Center. The youth center is supported by Kadikoy Municipality.
WORK: During
the camp the volunteers will take part in some practical renovation and
environmental work in the youth center. They may be involved in the organization
of the cultural and social activities of the center. They will also have
the chance of participating in the workshops that the youth center organizes.
Volunteers will work 5 hours a day and there is no work at the weekends.
ACCOMODATION
& FOOD: in the gym hall of the center / food will be provided in a
cafeteria
LOCATION: Istanbul
is the only city in the world built on two continents. It is a province
designed to be the capital of three empires. Today it is possible to see
the precious remains of these civilizations, standing with glamour and
mysticism as a harmonious link between East and West, past and present,
antique and modern. Kadikoy Municipality and Kadikoy Youth Center are located
in the Anatolian part of Istanbul. The youth center is on Kalamis one of
the most beautiful beaches of Istanbul and it is at the very center of
Anatolian part of Istanbul.
TERMINAL: the
nearest international airport; Istanbul
IMPORTANT NOTE:
There will be 8 Greek participants in this camp due to our agreement with
our partner CVG.
GSM11 MUT /
MERSIN 17/08 - 01/09 ENVI/RENO 20 vols
PARTNER: This
is the first time that we organize a workcamp in cooperation with Mut Municipality.
The inhabitants are very motivated to host such an international event
in their small town. In order to have more information about Mut please
visit: www.mutbelediyesi.8m.com
WORK: During
the camp the volunteers will take place in the renovation of the public
parks and some practical environmental work in the school gardens. It is
a good opportunity for the volunteers to taste the rural and village life
of Mediterranean. Volunteers will work 5 hours a day and there is no work
at the weekends.
ACCOMODATION
& FOOD: dormitory / self catering
LOCATION: Located
165km far away from Mersin, one of the biggest cities and important port
of Turkey, Mut surrounded by mountains and high plateaus. This region hosts
Turkomans who still live with their old traditions in the high plateaus
under the tents and most of them are not still settled down. This very
typical Mediterranean village will welcome the volunteers by very interesting
customs of Turkomans, wedding ceremonies, natural beauties, historical
sites and hospitable inhabitants.
TERMINAL: the
nearest international airport; Ankara or Adana
GSM12 MERSIN
/ MERSIN 24/08 - 08/09 ENVI/RENO 20 vols
PARTNER: This
is the first time that we organize a workcamp in cooperation with Mersin
Municipality. In order to have more information about the municipality
and the region please visit:
WORK: During
the camp the volunteers will take part in the renovation of the public
parks. Volunteers will work 5 hours a day and there is no work at the weekends.
ACCOMODATION
& FOOD: in the guest house / food will be provided in a restaurant
LOCATION: Mersin
is one of the most modern provinces of the palm-lined avenues and a good
base for visiting the nearby historical sites and beaches. It is also the
largest port of Turkish Mediterranean. One may find all the comforts of
a big city and all the characteristic of a Mediterranean city. Although
Mersin dates only from the 19th century, it occupies extremely ancient
sites.
TERMINAL: the
nearest international airport; Adana & Ankara
IMPORTANT NOTE:
There will be 7 Greek participants in this camp due to our agreement with
our partner CVG.
GSM13 MILAS
/ MUGLA 24/08 - 08/09 RENO 20 vols
PARTNER: We
have been organizing workcamps in cooperation with Milas Municipality since
1995.
WORK: During
the camp the volunteers will take part in the renovation of public parks
and the school gardens in the town. Volunteers will be working 5 hours
a day and there will be no work at the weekends.
ACCOMODATION
& FOOD: in a dormitory / food will be provided in a cafeteria
LOCATION: Milas,
is one of the small towns of Mugla, which stands on Bodrum Peninsula and
known to be the center of Carya Region. Heading inland, Milas greets you
with its typical Turkish houses with carved timbers and latticed windows.
Labranda, close to Milas is a site of the worship of Zeus. Ancient people
must have chosen this spot in the high mountains as the closest place to
Zeus.
TERMINAL: the
nearest international airport; Izmir
GSM14 URLA /
IZMIR 31/08 - 15/09 CONS 20 vols
PARTNER: We
have been organizing workcamps in cooperation with Urla Municipality since
1994. In order to have more information about Urla Municipality please
visit: www.urla-bld.gov.tr
WORK: During
the camp the volunteers will take part in the construction of a public
park in the town. Volunteers will be working 5 hours a day and there will
be no work at the weekends.
ACCOMODATION
& FOOD: in a guest house / food will be provided in a restaurant
LOCATION: Urla
called as Clazomenea in the ancient times, is a peaceful place to visit
and taste the natural and historical beauties of Cesme Peninsula. It is
only 30 minutes to Izmir. Many historical places and natural beauties surround
it such as, Cesme where you will see the perfect beaches, Kusadasi with
its very live city life and deepest blue sea, Pergamum, Virgin Mary, Ephesus
and etc...
TERMINAL: the
nearest international airport; Izmir
GSM15 YILDIZ
/ ISTANBUL 31/08 - 15/09 ENVI 20 vols
PARTNER: We
have been organizing workcamps in cooperation with Yildiz Technical University
since 2001. In order to have more information about the university please
visit: www.ytu.edu.tr
WORK: During
the camp the volunteers will take part in some environmental work in the
campus are like plating trees, taking care of the special type of grass
called "Ottoman Grass". They may also be involved in some painting work.
Volunteers will work 5 hours a day and there is no work at the weekends.
ACCOMODATION
& FOOD: in the student dormitory / food will be provided in the cafeteria.
LOCATION: Istanbul
is the only city in the world built on two continents. It is a province
designed to be the capital of three empires. Today it is possible to see
the precious remains of these civilizations, standing with glamour and
mysticism as a harmonious link between East and West, past and present,
antique and modern. Yildiz Technical University Campus is located in Garden
of Yildiz Palace, that's why in the campus it is possible to see very precious
type of trees and flowers. It is also at the very center of Istanbul.
TERMINAL: the
nearest international airport; Istanbul
GSM16 DOGANCAYIR
/ ESKISEHIR 31/08 - 15/09 RENO 20 vols
PARTNER: This
is the first time that we organize a workcamp in cooperation with Dogancayir
Municipality. The inhabitants are very motivated to host such an international
event in their small town.
WORK: During
the camp the volunteers will take part in the renovation of the public
parks. In addition, they will be involved in the painting the schools.
It is a good opportunity for the volunteers to taste the rural life and
village life of central Anatolia. Volunteers will work 5 hours a day and
there is no work at the weekends.
ACCOMODATION
& FOOD: guest house / self catering
LOCATION: Eskisehir
is the one of the oldest settlements in Central Anatolia. One may come
across with the ruins of Phrygians, Ottomans and etc. Now it becomes the
student city because of Anadolu University. Dogancayir is one of the typical
Anatolian villages situated not far away from Eskisehir. This small village
will welcome you with the real village life with the smiling inhabitants,
traditional wedding ceremonies, farms, sun and yellowish colors.
TERMINAL: the
nearest international airport; Ankara and Istanbul
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