Description:
It is the first time that the municipality of Wangen invites a volunteer group to help out at the local summer festivals for children. In the course of two weeks a play scheme called Mini-Wangen followed by a medieval festival will take place in the city. Children at the age of 7-10 years are invited to participate. Around 120 children are expected to attend the activities.
The international participants will help and support to take care of the kids at several different activities at both festivals. The volunteers will support the staff in supervising a set programme of indoor and outdoor activities such as sports, games and crafts. They are generally helping the children enjoy their summer holiday. The activities of the festivals are running from 8 am until 3 pm each day, so the group should be prepared to work long hours, but it is very rewarding. Working tasks will be different due to the topics of the festivals.
Highlights:
Wangen is a beautiful city situated in the southern German region called Allgau, close to the borders of Austria and Switzerland. The region lies close to the Alpes and therefore provided with 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, 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.
Qualifications / Skills Needed:
Project language is German. Motivation letter in German is required.
Language:
German
Cost in US$: $290
Cost Includes:
Food,
Housing,
Registration fees
and Written materials pre-departure
Experience Required: no
Typical Volunteer Projects:
arts,
childcare/children,
culture,
drama,
festivals,
recreation,
sports,
volunteering,
youth
and youth development
Typical Volunteer: Motivated to work voluntarily within an international team, tolerant, open-minded and cooperative person with adventurous spirit.
Age Range: 18 - 30 years old
This Program is open to
American
and Canadian
Participants.
.
Typical Living Arrangement:
Group living
Participants Travel to Germany
Independently
Typically Participants Work
in Groups
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.