Construction of New Leisure Facilities in Rangendingen

  Germany

Tubingen

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks

Description: Rangendingen is a small and active community situated close to the Black forest and the Swabian Alb which is heading towards a large project in 2009. There is a lake in the village which is used for bathing and swimming in the summer. The surrounding area of the lake is planned to be renovated and to provide improved leisure activities. Next to the lake, a beach volleyball court and playground as well as a nature trail are going to be developed. A group of international volunteers is invited to help in spring time to accomplish the first steps of this large project.

The first task will be to build up the beach volleyball court so that it is ready for the summer visitors. This task includes, amongst other things, setting up the ground layer of the court (shovelling sand and straightening the ground) and furthermore the corresponding equipment. Some smaller works must be done on the intended water playground that is going to be set up next to and in the lake.

Rangendingen lies close to the Black forest and the mountain chain called Swabian Alb in southern Baden-Wurttemberg and therefore offers many possibilities for hiking and enjoying the blossoming spring nature in general. For more cultural events you can find sights such as the university town Tuebingen, the Constance Lake and an ancient Roman settlement. Also many old castles and (like Hohenzollern, domicile of the German emperors) and towns (like Rottenburg) lie close to Rangendingen and are worth visiting to get an impression of the history of southern Germany.

Cost in US$: $290 US

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.