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During this camp, participants will help the local community in Schönau an der Triesing, lower Austria, by renovating and gardening at the Waldorf School. Apart from supporting school renovation and gaining hands-on experience on gardening, you will have a chance to participate in workshops that will focus on environmental issues, sustainability, nature conservation and the history and the values of the Service Civil International (SCI).

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Description of the Work

Every summer a new part of the school building and the garden is renovated. This year the plan is to paint the classrooms, to do some gardening, wood work, other building and renovation tasks. No previous experience is required.

Apart from school renovation there will be a study part activities focused on environment, climate and sustainability. We will have group discussions, reflections, interactive games, videos and documentaries about this theme.

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Location & Leisure

At the school there is a lot of nature around and you will have the possibility to have a walk and relax in an old park. There's a beach volleyball field on the school ground. Sometimes there are events at the Waldorf school. In the evenings there is the possibility to have a campfire. On the weekends there is the possibility to visit Vienna, Baden or to have a tour to the mountains.

The activities in the free time depend on the volunteers :) !

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Study themes of the project

You will gain hands-on experience in gardening and renovation. You will also reflect on the peace values of the SCI. We set this study activity up to be a lot of fun, with a diverse range of methods, with movement and without formalities. We will have discussions, play games and talk about climate, environment and sustainability. 

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Requirements

• 18-30 years old
• Main or secondary residence in Europe or Neighbouring Countries (nationality is not relevant)
• Proficient English skills
• You can do your eligibility check here: https://youth.europa.eu/solidarity/register/check_en

Since this is an environmental project, we would like volunteers to arrive via more sustainable means of transport (train, bus) rather than by plane. Planes contribute massively to the climate crisis.

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Host Organization