This workcamp is organized in cooperation with Emendere Köyü Muhtarlığı, the local village administration of Emendere, a rural village in Sındırgı district of Balıkesir.
Following the recent earthquake damage in the region, parts of the village infrastructure have been affected. The aim of the volunteering is to encourage the village community to improve common areas and revive shared public spaces. The main goal of this project is to restore and renovate the old village school building and bring it back into use for community-based courses and activities for local residents.
Through this collaboration, volunteers will directly contribute to strengthening rural community life and supporting local solidarity.

This camp combines light construction, renovation, and community improvement work. Volunteers should be motivated for practical outdoor tasks and ready to work in a rural environment.
Main tasks include:
-Renovation of the old village school building:
-Sanding and restoring school desks
-Cleaning classrooms and indoor areas
-Painting walls
-Preparing the space for future public courses and community use
-Village improvement activities:
-Cleaning common areas within the village
-Removing rubble, stones, and debris from roadsides
-Supporting basic road improvement (arranging stones, leveling small sections where needed)
-Clearing weeds and maintaining public pathways
The aim is not heavy construction work but visible improvement and beautification of shared spaces.
Working hours will be approximately 5–6 hours per day. Tasks may vary depending on daily needs and weather conditions. Volunteers should bring suitable work clothes and be prepared for outdoor physical activity.

Volunteers will stay in comfortable conditions at Saman Evim Çiftliği (https://www.samanevimciftligi.com.tr/) a local hospitality venue supporting the village initiative. Accommodation conditions are considerably comfortable compared to typical rural workcamps.
Three meals per day will be provided. Volunteers are expected to support the community spirit by helping with basic tasks such as serving food, carrying/cleaning dishes after meals.

The camp will take place in Emendere Village, located in the Sındırgı district of Balıkesir.
Sındırgı is known for its thermal springs, which are believed to be beneficial for skin conditions. However, the village itself is not a well-known tourist destination, and part of the project’s spirit is to help increase awareness of the area through intercultural exchange During free time, volunteers can:
-Spend time in the village and interact with local residents
-Explore the natural surroundings
-Visit thermal pools in Sındırgı (at their own expense)
The camp offers a meaningful rural experience, close contact with local people, and the opportunity to leave a visible, long-term impact on a small community.

Volunteers are expected to arrive independently in Sındırgı (approximately 1 hour by bus from Balıkesir Bus Terminal).
Meeting Point: Sındırgı Bus Terminal.
Volunteers will be picked up there by local representatives and transferred to the village.