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Lake, Hills and Environment (Sipplingen at Bodensee)

Camp code:

DE-SCI 10.46

Country:

Germany

Start Date:

20 Aug 2022

End Date:

03 Sep 2022

Topic:

10: Environment protection

Work Types:

Environment / Manual / Study, discussion, research

Number of volunteers:

12

International age:

18 - 99

National age:

16 - 99

Required Language:

English

Description: Assist in the maintenance of a nature reserve while enjoying the magnificent view of Lake Constance. The camp in Sipplingen (near Überlingen), on the shore of Lake Constance, has been organised in cooperation with the regional office for nature and landscape protection for several years now. The territory around Lake Constance is a nature reserve and the landscape around Sipplingen is characterised by steep banks. This area is the habitat of rare and endangered species. It must be maintained regularly in order to preserve the biodiversity and to avoid overgrowth of bushes and trees. Join other volunteers in ensuring that flower-loving insects will still find a wide range of these essential field flowers.

Type of Work: Working under the supervision of experts in a slope area: clearing the area by cutting bushes and removing dried wood and branches in a slope area, building a path.

Study Theme: Biotope and species protection, development of the cultural landscape, explanation of flora and fauna.

Accommodation: In solid tents directly at Lake Constance, modern sanitary facilities inside a building, you will cook together; possibility to swim in the lake.

Language: English

Requirements: Interest in ecological themes, being prepared for physical work outside on a steep slope, good physical condition and safe walking in difficult terrain necessary. Since you will work on a steep slope, work shoes or hiking boots with profile are essential!

Approximate Location: Where is Sipplingen?

Notes: Please kindly note that there is an additional incoming fee of 50 € for all volunteers applying through Partner organisations or Contacts of the SCI network. This will cover international insurance costs of the volunteer and administration costs of SCI International. For volunteers coming from countries with SCI Branches and Groups there is no additional incoming fee. You can check the status of your local sending organisation here: https://rb.gy/fveuew. If this fee exceeds your financial ability, please make a comment in your application.

Covid19: We organise our workcamps according to the regulations at the time of the workcamp. We will inform you about this in the Infosheet and by email. Please mind the vaccination and testing regulations for entering Germany: https://t1p.de/at82o

Organization Description: This workcamp is organized by the German branch of Service Civil International (SCI). SCI Germany was founded in 1946 and is approved as a non-profit organisation. We are one of the oldest peace and volunteer organisations. SCI Germany aims to promote peace, non-violence, international solidarity, social justice, sustainable development and cross-cultural exchange through international voluntary work. We cooperate with a network of branches and partners in more than 90 countries. Every year, SCI Germany organizes about 50 international workcamps in Germany.