Volunteering Workcamps

Volunteering workcamps are short-term voluntary projects, which can take place abroad or in your own country within a group of international volunteers. The projects place a strong emphasis on intercultural learning and include elements of peace education. There are many different projects to choose from and they are generally open to everyone.

Type Of Opportunity

Volunteering

Country

International

Age Range

All

Language Required

Depending On The Country

Duration
  • 1 Week
  • 2-4 Weeks
Theme

  1. Antiracism, antifascism, remembrance
  2. Refugees, immigrants and ethnic minorities
  3. International solidarity
  4. Peace and disarmament
  5. Poverty and social injustice
  6. Gender equality and sexuality
  7. Children and youth
  8. Elderly people
  9. People with disabilities
  10. Environment protection
  11. Climate and sustainable lifestyle
  12. Art, culture and local history
  13. Community life

Objectives

  • to break down barriers between people and develop intercultural understanding

Learning Outcomes

  • building a culture of peace among people through contribution to different social causes;
  • different kind of competences can be developed depending on the specific topic of the workcamp and respective type of work.

Organisation
Service Civil International (SCI)

Service Civil International (SCI) is a volunteer organisation dedicated to promoting a culture of peace by organising international voluntary projects for people of all ages and backgrounds. The organisation consists of 40 branches and an ever-growing number of partner organisations in different countries all over the world.

Area Of Activity

Volunteering for peace

Country
International
Website
https://www.workcamps.sci.ngo/