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Make River and Old Houses Smile Again

This project is part of the SCI North South Programmes. Volunteers should be 20 years old, have previous volunteering experience and take part in the Preparation Workshops organised by their sending branch. More details from your sending branch.

Camp code:

TW-VYA 10.2407

Country:

Taiwan, Republic of China

Start Date:

22 Aug 2024

End Date:

31 Aug 2024

Topic:

10: Environment protection

Work Types:

Environment / Manual / Restoration, renovation

Number of volunteers:

10

International age:

18 - 99

National age:

19 - 99

Required Language:

English

Description: The Taichung Coast has many traditional buildings and is a place where the migration of settlements and folk activities are thriving. The purpose of this event is to understand the importance of maintaining the environmental conditions of the port area, and to learn about the old buildings in the port area of Taichung City, such as the traditional residences in Wuqi Old Street. Participants will learn about traditional architecture and how to reuse it. This event also allows participants to experience the local customs, industry, and life of Taichung Harbor.

Type of Work: 1. Cleaning the river in the port area We will clean up the river in the port area to improve the environmental conditions and make it a more pleasant place for everyone to enjoy. This task will require physical labor and a commitment to working as a team.

1. Restoring old buildings and creating spaces We will work to restore old buildings in the port area and create new spaces for community use. This task will require creativity and a passion for preserving local history and culture. We are especially looking for participants with backgrounds in visual arts, architecture design, landscape, and space planning. These skills will be essential for the success of these projects.

We believe that these projects have the potential to make a real difference in the community !!

Study Theme: No.

Accommodation: Accommodations for the event are in an accommodation owned by the community, with shared rooms and wooden beds. Participants need to bring their own sleeping bags and mosquito repellent. The community will provide meals every day, If you have special needs, you can ask. Participants can also try delicious food in Wuqi, especially seafood, during their free time.

Language: English & Chinese Mandarin

Requirements: We prefer participants who are interested in community service, old house restoration, and space creation, particularly those with relevant background experience in visual arts, architectural design, landscape architecture, and space planning.

Approximate Location: Wuqi District is a plain situated between the Dajia and Dadut rivers, with Qingshui District to the north, Shalu District to the east, Longjing District to the south, and the Taiwan Strait to the west. The current coastline is formed by Taichung Port, and as a coastal town, its history is closely tied to the prosperity of the harbor. Formerly known as "Bamboo Raft Cave" and "Wuqi Port," Wuqi is located to the west of Qingshui Mountain, in Qingshui District, and is also referred to as "Aoxin."

Google Map: https://reurl.cc/7786oy

Notes: No.

EXTRA FEE: 50 euros