Restoration of a heritage building for the needs of handicapped people
Location: Germany: Brandenburg
Program Duration: 2-4 weeks
Dates: July 3 - July 24
CADIP - Canadian Alliance for Development Initiatives and Projects
353-1350 Burrard Street Vancouver, British Columbia V6Z 0C2 Canada
Description
In 1997, apartment and workshop facilities were built in Rohrlack and Vichel for those with special needs. Social work is highlighted through intensive integration in the local community. In 2005 the community acquired another large facility with several smaller side buildings and a large park. However, there is still much work to be done! Many hands, heads, and a lot of optimism are needed to help maintain this building, which is under monumental protection. The renovation will be done in traditional adobe fashion, for example through artistic loam rendering.
Highlights
On the facility grounds there is a swimming hole, and bikes will be provided for you to explore the area with. Berlin is easily reached by train. The project dates are set so you can get to know some of the local youth before they take off for summer vacation.
Qualifications
Volunteers must be open-minded and willing to live in an alternative community.
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
USD 290
Cost Include Description:
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- Building Maintenance
- Community Development
- Culture
- Elderly
- Handicapped
- Painting
- Renovation
- Repairs
- Restoration
- Seniors
- Social Services, Social Work
- Volunteering
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.
