Construction and landscaping of Mathematics Village education center

  Turkey

Izmir

Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Typical Duration of Program: 2-4 weeks
Dates: May 25 - June 8

Description: Have you ever heard of Mathematics Village? Probably not, because it is a one year old village. If you like nature and mathematics, this is a tailor made project for you. If you hate mathematics you can still join this workcamp, as the project is not related with math but is about helping to build a non-formal education center in the nature. Mathematics village is created by a university professor aiming to endear math to young people. Around 60 math lovers gather in this center during summers and holidays, to learn, exercise and study math. International and national math professors are voluntarily sharing their knowledge with the young students.

The center still needs some construction work and landscaping, and volunteers are needed for this task in order to prepare the complex for the coming season.

The center is a bit isolated, but the next village Sirince, which is only 15 minutes on foot, is very attractive and is famous for its home made wines and its traditional architecture. The nearest town Selcuk is the home of the world famous Ephessus open-air museum. The nearest city is Izmir, one hour away by car.

Cost in US$: USD 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 and over

This Program is open to American and Canadian Participants.

Participants Travel to Turkey 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.