Project Clean Beach 2023
Description: The Danish Nature Agency is an agency under the Ministry of Environment and Food of Denmark, which manages tasks in forests, natural areas, and along the shores of Denmark. The Danish Nature Agency manages the Ministry s approximately 200,000 hectares of forests and natural areas to create the greatest possible value for society in terms of good conditions for outdoor recreation, nature protection, and efficient operation of the Agency s forests and other natural areas. The Danish Nature Agency carries out practical tasks within hunting and game management and specific outdoor and nature projects, which is often in collaboration with other authorities, organizations, and volunteers. You can read more about our organization on https://eng.naturstyrelsen.dk/
Type of Work: The island, REmE, is incredibly famous for its unique and beautiful marine environment, but without proper protection and environmental awareness, it risks becoming disrupted by pollution and human alteration over time. We worry about the environment, and we know that you do too Therefore, we need your help protecting and securing the island s important beaches and marine ecosystems. This Work Camp aims both at combatting plastic pollution and spreading awareness about the importance of keeping our oceans clean from waste. The work consists of collecting waste that is washed up from the sea and cleaning the coast on selected stretches. While working you can enjoy the fresh air, the beautiful nature, and the fantastic view of the beaches becoming cleaner and cleaner, thanks to your highly valued and important work
Accommodation: Sleeping bathroom facilities: You will be sleeping in a cabin in two large with mattresses on the floor. You must bring your own sleeping bag, pillow, etc. There are bathroom facilities available in the cabin as well. Kitchen: The kitchen is equipped with everything including cutlery, a coffee maker, a refrigerator, a stove, pots, and pans. There is also plenty of room for you and your co-participants to make food together. You and the group will oversee doing the grocery shopping in the local supermarket, and the Work Camp host will cover the costs of the groceries with approximately 100 DKK per person, per day. Read more about the facilities at http://romo-spejderhytte.dk/index.html
Language: eng,
Requirements: COVID-19: Regarding COVID-19, it is our ambition to complete our Work Camps this summer, but it is essential for us that our volunteers feel safe during the time they spend at our camps. Therefore we constantly keep ourselves updated on the situation and we follow the Danish government s instructions. Furthermore, we are ready to answer any questions you might have, and we will keep all our volunteers updated until the start of the Work Camp. Your Work Camp host will have guidelines on how to handle COVID-19 during your stay, including how to handle isolation and enforcement of government guidelines.OBS To participate in this Work Camp, we require that you can provide the following: - A motivational letter - Travel information
Approximate Location: REmE is a nice and beautiful island, located on the Wadden Sea. The unique nature of the Wadden Sea is created by the tide, the waves, and the windfall. Nature is so special, that the area is on the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage List. While participating in the Work Camp, you can do many different activities on the island. Most of these activities will be on the beautiful long beaches. For instance, you can go on guided tours to the Wadden Sea, you can go hiking, kayaking, windsurfing, or watching birds. REmE has a unique place to look at birds. These activities will not be arranged by the Work Camp host, but within the group, you can help each other organize these fun and social activities. However, the Work Camp host will provide bikes for the groups, and a car will also be available if needed.
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