Conservation of Historical Park Landscapes in Potsdam, Germany
Location: Germany: Brandenburg, Potsdam
Program Duration: 2-4 weeks
Dates: July 10 - August 1
CADIP - Canadian Alliance for Development Initiatives and Projects
353-1350 Burrard Street Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z 0C2 Canada
Description
The Prussian Castle and Garden Foundation runs the countless castles and parks found in Berlin and Brandenburg. The area is over three centuries old and graces Potsdam with its historical buildings and grounds, including Sans Souci. You will be working in the gardens at Sans Souci and get a sneak peek at what the work here entails. In the Charlottenhof Park, created by P.J. Lenne in 1883, you will help fix and maintain pathways, plant beds, and the lawn. Your help ensures the preservation of these beautiful gardens. By rotating the parts of the park you work in, you will learn how diverse and large this park really is!
Highlights
Potsdam and Berlin each offer countless free time activities, such as sightseeing and visiting the numerous nearby lakes and forests. You will be provided with a ticket for public transit in Potsdam so you can explore all the city has to offer.
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
USD 290
Cost Include Description:
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- Arts
- Community Development
- Culture
- Parks
- Planting
- Renovation
- Repairs
- Restoration
- Social Services, Social Work
- Trail Building
- Tree Planting
- Youth
- Youth Development
Typical Volunteer
Motivated to work voluntarily within an international team, tolerant, open-minded and cooperative person with adventurous spirit.This Program is open to
American, Canadian Participant.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Group living
Participants Travel to Germany
Independently
Application Process Involves
- Online Application plus Application Assessment
CADIP - Canadian Alliance for Development Initiatives and Projects's Mission Statement
CADIP promotes peace, cooperation, tolerance and understanding in international, multi-ethnic, multi-cultural surroundings. The organization also promotes patterns and examples of civil activities focused on serving others, on building social ties and strengthening communities, on supporting civil society development. Aims and general objectives: * To promote volunteering as an expression of civic contribution * To strengthen the international contacts among young people * To build tolerance and understanding in multicultural and multi-ethnic surroundings *To promote multiunderstanding among youth all over the world * To facilitate the individual growth of the volunteers through the acquisition of work, life and learning skills * To work for the recognition and promotion of non-formal learning * To support the community initiatives and assist in community development.
