Restoration and creative workshops in a Cultural Centre for historic crafts in Naumburg

  Germany

Leipzig

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 1-2 weeks
Dates: June 21 - July 12

Description: The grounds of the former slaughterhouse in Naumburg, now a listed building, are being transformed into a Cultural Centre for historic crafts and building materials. Your hands-on support with this project is very welcome.

For two weeks, you'll help with renovations and other work in the grounds, as well as the recreation of the historic kitchen garden. For the new eco-gardens, you could design and build units for a mosaic layout and furniture, using historical materials and wood from the local forests. In addition, your work will of course include the preparation of plant beds, laying paths and general ground clearing operations. You might also help with the restoration of historic building materials, which will then be reused during further renovation work. In the third week, we would like you to take part in a number of creative workshops with local young people. You might discover a fascination for the rhythm and power of samba drumming, and also create costumes, props and stage sets for your leaving party. There will be time to visit the beautiful countryside of Germanys northernmost wine-growing region, and to explore the attractive town of Naumburg and its history.

Location: Saxony-Anhalt; Naumburg is 45 km south-west of Leipzig and 40 km south of Halle.

Cost in US$: $290 US

Experience Required: no

Typical Volunteer: motivated to work voluntarily within an international youth team, tolerant, open-minded and cooperative young person with adventurous spirit.

Age Range: 16 - 26 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.