Workcamp Details - SCI International Voluntary Projects

International Youth Meeting Dachau 2024

Camp code:

DE-SCI 1.32

Country:

Germany

Start Date:

Jul 27, 2024

End Date:

Aug 10, 2024

Topic:

1: Antiracism, antifascism, remembrance

Work Types:

Study, discussion, research

Number of volunteers:

Number of places still available:

Free places last update:

Jul 26, 2024

International age:

18 - 26

National age:

16 - 26

Extra fee to be paid in the hosting country:

250.00 Euro [275 US Dollar]
Breakdown:

Accommodation and food: 0.00 Euro
Transportation: 0.00 Euro
Activities: 0.00 Euro
Hosting organisation support: 250 Euro

Purpose of extra costs:

250 € fee to the Kreisjugendring Dachau

Required Language:

English

Motivation letter:

This camp requires an additional motivation letter to explain in more detail why you would like to attend. Further information or a form to complete is available here: https://www.sci-d.de/file/132dachaumotivationallettersciijb2024docx.

Description: Every summer since 1983, Dachau has hosted an international youth exchange with around 100 young people from 15 to 25 countries. You can find more information about the camp here: https://www.jugendbegegnung-dachau.de/en/welcome In 1933, Heinrich Himmler opened one of the first Nazi concentration camps in Dachau. By the end of April 1945, over 206,000 people were imprisoned there, of whom over 41,500 did not survive hunger, forced labor, and violence.

Type of Work: As part of this youth meeting, the SCI volunteers take part in various workshops, trips, and eyewitness talks about the history of the Dachau concentration camp, National Socialism, and culture of remembrance, but also matters of current developments. This year’s focus topic is ''antisemitism''. In addition to the study part, there are also excursions, games, and parties.

Study Theme: National Socialism, history of the concentration camp Dachau and the memorial site, culture of remembrance, antisemitism, discrimination then and now.

Accommodation: In the Max Mannheimer House (youth guest house) in Dachau in four-bed-rooms; wheelchair-friendly rooms are available. It is possible to eat vegetarian, vegan, lactose-free, gluten-free, or pork-free.

Language: The spoken language during IYM Dachau is English.

Requirements: Interest in the topic, and sufficient knowledge of English to engage actively in the program (at least level B1).

Notes: 250 € fee to the Kreisjugendring Dachau

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.

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