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GREEN & PROTECT - LOHMEN

Lohmen, Germany

In partnership with

Since 1990, NiG has been bringing together socially engaged youth and dedicated volunteers to organize and run international work camps in Germany, as well as multilateral youth exchanges both at home and abroad. As part of a global network, we also connect young people with meaningful projects through our partner organizations worldwide.

Over the years, thousands of participants from 42 countries have collaborated on impactful initiatives. With more than 800 work camps completed, we continue to create opportunities for cultural exchange, learning, and social engagement.
In our multi-week camps, volunteers contribute to essential and much-needed projects in various fields, including:

> Environmental conservation and sustainability
> Working with children and youth
> Arts and culture
> Preservation of historical landmarks


Description of the Work

Volunteers will renovate the archaeological nature trail by creating a new walking path and designing informational boards. The trail passes by many fascinating natural and historical features. Additionally, volunteers will help maintain public parks to make the area more accessible and educational for visitors.


Accommodation & Food

ACCOMODATION:
Volunteers will be accommodated in a youth club located in a former kindergarten.

FOOD:
Meals will be prepared by the
volunteers themselves.


Location & Leisure

Lohmen is a picturesque village in Mecklenburg- Western Pomerania, surrounded by untouched nature and several nature parks. With around 850 inhabitants, it offers a peaceful and close-knit community atmosphere. The village is particularly charming due to its historical landmarks, which provide insights into the region’s long history, as well as various recreational opportunities—
including a labyrinth, sports fields, and an archaeological nature trail.


Host Organization

Norddeutsche Jugend im internationalen Gemeinschaftsdienst is a German non-governmental and non-profit organisation devoted to the idea of internationalist understanding among youth of all nationalities. Founded in 1990 since that time NiG organised around 450 international workcamps and youth exchanges with 5000 participants from 40 countries. Our aim is to help in important and urgent projects in the field of environmental conservation, the preservation of historical monuments and in social community projects for which there is not enough financial support from the state. With help of our worldwide network NiG is sending young people to volunteer projects abroad, among them to EVS projects. NiG is a member of the international network �Alliance of European Voluntary Service Organisations�.