Restoring a stream and reviving a biotope in Pluederhausen

  Germany

Stuttgart

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: August 16 - September 4

Description: Following the success of the last years, the municipality of Pluederhausen has invited a volunteer group to undertake environmental work on their grounds: A small stream is running through the territory of Pluederhausen. Usually there is not much water inside, but after rainfall the water surface is raising and neighboring land gets damaged.

Volunteers will help to keep the stream's water under control and the water level low. This means building of stoppers and natural steps in the stream and around it, for example with stone or wooden palisades. Tools used for this are picks and scoops. Another effect of the palisades is that they provide possibilities for insects and small animals to find a shelter. Next to the stream, a biotope died of lack of water. After the construction of a new water source, it should get back to life. Therefore, bushes and trees around have to be cut. Professional workers will support, instruct and guide the participants at work. Volunteers should be prepared to work in all weathers and work may be hard sometimes.

Some volunteer projects have already taken place in the town, so the locals are experienced in hosting them and are looking forward to welcome you. As the projects are organized very carefully, all participants should be very motivated.

Pluederhausen is a small town with approximately 9.500 inhabitants. It is situated approximately 50 km northwest of Stuttgart. The participants will have the chance to experience a nature park by hiking or enjoy swimming in the lake. More sporting activities like beach volleyball, tennis or miniature golf will be organized by the municipality. There are also a few bigger cities to visit like Stuttgart or Heilbronn.

Cost in US$: 290

Experience Required: no

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.

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.