Workcamp Details - SCI International Voluntary Projects

Back to the roots I (Bernkastel-Kues near Koblenz)

Camp code:

DE-SCI 11.40

Country:

Germany

Start Date:

Jul 13, 2024

End Date:

Jul 28, 2024

Topic:

11: Climate and sustainable lifestyle

Work Types:

Agriculture / Environment / Manual

Number of volunteers:

Number of places still available:

Free places last update:

Jul 01, 2024

International age:

18 - 99

National age:

16 - 99

Required Language:

English

Spoken Language:

German

Description: Dive into the deep forest, right in the heart of nature! Friedmunt is leading a free and self-determined lifestyle without being connected to the electricity and water grid. The beautiful forest invites you to linger, and time seems to stand still here. Support the project by working in the field and learn the basics of seed cultivation. For over 30 years, Friedmunt has been cultivating seeds. He is an excellent botanist and can usually tell you a story about each of his plants. In the study part, he shares his valuable knowledge about the diversity of crops, seed politics, corn cultivated by Native Americans, forgotten knowledge of ancient cultures, and more, including the connection to elemental beings.

Type of Work: Gardening: Care and cultivation of plants, direct contact with the earth. Fetching water: Collecting drinking water from the source. Making fire: Cooking on a fire stove, campfire. AgniHotra (fire ritual): Friedmunt practices this every morning and evening. This ritual serves meditation, enhances fertility, and heals the earth's atmosphere. Enjoying nature: Spend time outdoors, experience the beauty of the forest, and recharge your energy.

Study Theme: Valuable knowledge about the diversity of crops, seed politics, corn cultivated by Native Americans, forgotten knowledge of ancient cultures, and more, including the connection to elemental beings.

Accommodation: In the barn ; composting toilet, solar shower; only vegetarian food

Language: English language

Requirements: Adaptation to a simple lifestyle, ; motivation and willingness to experience and endure life close to nature and to work physically. Discover the simple life without internet access. Do not bring a rolling suitcase, but a backpack. You will walk for one hour through the forest.

Approximate Location: Closest airport is in Frankfurt then via Koblenz by train to Wittlich, and from there by bus to Bernkastel-Kues. Someone will pick you up here.

Notes: INCOMING FEE 50 € for volunteers applying via partner organisations and contacts of SCI: https://sci-d.de/incomingfee

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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