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The ijgd has been organising volunteer service programmes since 1949. We are an independent, non-profit association for international youth work, a recognised independent youth welfare organisation, and one of the largest and oldest workcamp organisations in Germany. Each year, we assist around 5,000 young people into volunteer work in Germany and abroad. We give them the opportunity to be creative, act in solidarity, take responsibility for themselves, and discover their own true potential and strengths. Our principles Ecological learning, voluntary contribution, self-organisation, social development, intercultural learning, gender equality, anti-racism/anti-discrimination and political education.Follow us onInstagram ijgd_workcampsFacebook @ijgd.workcamps

WORK

Wetlands are important natural water reservoirs, helping reduce flooding during heavy rainfall, and they also act as valuable climate protectors. On top of that, theyre unique habitats for many rare animal and plant species. In the past, however, many wetlands in the Ore Mountains (Erzgebirge) were heavily drained either to extract peat as fuel or to make the wet areas easier to farm and manage. Once their importance became clear, wetland restoration work began in the region more than 25 years ago. One of these projects is the Moor am SalzflEsschen. Between 2005 and 2009, drainage ditches were filled in and water-retention structures were installed. After almost 20 years, the measures were evaluated and some improvements and repair work were identified. As part of the current project, the first on-site tasks are already being carried out, including: Cutting back shrubs and small trees around the retention structures; Deepening selected ditches so that stored water can seep back into the peat more effectively; Covering the water-retention structures to protect the installed wood and prevent it from rotting.

ACCOMODATION AND FOOD

Youll be staying at the stunning Gruppenhaus Holzhau and its all yours. The guesthouse has 8 cozy double rooms, each with its own private en-suite bathroom (shower WC), so everyone gets comfort and privacy. As the accommodation is quite comfortable we have to charge 50aO extra fee for this. Outside, the fun continues: a big outdoor hangout area with a table tennis table, volleyball court, and a BBQ campfire spot for late-night vibes plus plenty more to discover. You cook together. Money for shopping will be provided. Vegetarian or vegan meals are possible. Please indicate any intolerances when registering.

LOCATION & LEISURE ACTIVITY

Right on the grounds of Gruppenhaus Holzhau, you can keep things fun and active play a quick match on the volleyball court or challenge your friends at the table tennis tables. Theres also a campfire spot, perfect for chilled evenings, snacks, and late-night hangouts. If youre up for exploring, great nearby trips include Blockhausen (near Mulda) and the Bergbaumuseum Altenberg in Altenberg. And when youre craving bigger-city vibes, Freiberg is easy to reach while Chemnitz and Dresden are awesome options for a weekend trip. For a bigger adventure, Berlin, Leipzig, and Dresden also work great as weekend getaways.

REQUIREMENTS

There is an additional teenage fee of 150aO for volunteers under 18 who apply for this camp. There is an extra fee of 50aO for everybody for the accommodation.

Host organization

IJGD

Ijgd is an independent non-profit organisation active in the field of international youth work. It is one of the largest and oldest workcamp organisations in Germany.

After Worldwar II pupils from Hanover organised the first workcamps aiming to promote reconstruction, to reduce negative stereotypes through international encounters and to envisage new democratic forms of living together. In addition to workcamps, other activities have become part of the work over time. These are organised by six offices of ijgd and additional project offices. Young people can take part in mid-term and long-term voluntary services in Germany and abroad. The fields of activity include social and ecological service as well as heritage protection.
The work of ijgd is funded by state and federal subsidies as well as from other public institutions.

Encouraging intercultural understanding has remained one of the main focuses. Ijgd enables people to actively create community life while giving them the opportunity to broaden their horizons.
Ijgd invites all interested people to join projects working for the communal good!
Self-Organization is spelt with a capital S at ijgd! It purposely foregoes a camp day that is organized by its participants in lieu of a completely pre-organized one. A readiness for active participation in the group is expected from all participants. The group organizes everything about the camp, this includes grocery shopping, cooking, deciding what to do with free time, as well as all other activities of the camp.