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Why volunteer in an
international workcamp?
There are many ways to volunteer and many types of civic
contribution. Those who already took part in a workcamp estimate it as "a very enriching
and special", "one of my best life experiences", "a fantastic opportunity to
help others", "extremely beneficial", "extraordinary time", "the most incredible
experience", "one of these experiences, which have the power to change your
life", "an experience you will talk about for years to come",
... Young people choose to volunteer on a project for hundreds of different
reasons. But what makes it such a rewarding and beneficial experience for all of
them?
 Travel
with purpose
You like to travel, and surely there are many interesting destinations awaiting
for you, but do you know what to do once you get there? Of course, you will visit
the cultural and historical sights around, and
what's next? Will it be satisfying enough for you? Volunteering can
make your trip feel purposeful and worthwhile; it gives you something to do,
somewhere to go, somewhere to stay and someone to share the experience with. It
also provides the opportunity to explore a new country from within, rather than
just passing by as a tourist. You'll have plenty of time for
sightseeing, and isn't it better to share your impressions with new friends from all over the world?
Challenge
yourself
Working voluntarily on a charity project within an international group of
motivated and dynamic young people is a major challenge through which you can
learn so much about yourself.
The unique environment in an international workcamp can reveal new sides of your
character and personality. You will find out that you are capable of doing
things that you've never tried before. You will test your cooperation with
completely different people coming from diverse cultural backgrounds. You will
discover that, when united by a common goal, you will develop friendships in days
that can last a life-time. The
volunteer workcamp project gives you the chance to be creative
and initiative while working for achievement of a project that can help so many
people.
Build
your resume
Having a volunteer experience as a part of your resume will definitely improve your
chances when applying for a job. Most employers value highly volunteerism
because, it would mean that you are committed, flexible, patient, able to
cooperate and work in a team. The employers often know and appreciate the
important experience that such kind of volunteering can give to the individuals.  CADIP
issues a Certificate for your volunteer commitment upon request.
Career
development
Participation in an international workcamp can be essential for your study or
professional realization. A future social worker, teacher, tutor, team leader,
... etc. may organise a playscheme, working activities, creative workshops and
many others worthwhile activities for children in an orphanage. A nurse may take
care of abandoned kids. A biology student may monitor and protect endangered
species in nature reserves. Such kind of a list of examples can be endless. A volunteer experience may give you ideas or a push in
deciding your professional aspirations - one of the most important and difficult
decisions one should make in life. It can make stronger your motivation or give
you additional inspiration in what you are studying or working. And most
important, by being a volunteer you gain the hands-on experience you will hardly
get at lectures or at the office desk. In a workcamp you can have such an
involving and inspiring time!
Affordable
travel
Doing a workcamp in another country is definitely an affordable volunteer opportunity.
We believe that we are offering you an exciting associative
product that fits the bill in terms of money, but not only that. All you have to pay is the travel costs to the workcamp place and back (you have
to check the price with your nearest or preferred travel agency)
and an inscription
fee of $290 CAD. During your stay in the project all your expenses for board and
lodging are covered. You should have some pocket money depending on your
personal wishes and needs. There are no extra or hidden fees! As a comparison,
you can easily find similar activities that will cost you a few times more and
which start with a strictly non-refundable deposit that equals to all our fees
put together.
Many volunteers cover their expenses by letter writing campaigns to family and
friends, contributions from student organizations and other donation driven
efforts. Fundraising is a simple way to pay for a volunteer workcamp abroad. By
writing to family members, friends, and possibly teachers about your opportunity
abroad, you may be surprised by the giving of these individuals to make the
volunteer opportunity happen.
Learning
experience
Taking part in a volunteer program is undoubtedly an enriching learning
experience. You can learn a new language, and become acquainted with new cultures
and new ways of life. It
broadens your cultural horizons by undermining national stereotypes. It teaches valuable skills such as adaptivity, responsibility, positive outlook towards
life.
Work
in a multicultural group
Participating in a
workcamp gives you the opportunity to be part of a mixed group, to live and work together with people at your age coming from all over the
world. Volunteers from all European countries, United States, Canada, Korea,
Japan and Australia participate in the projects. Together you will work for
achieving the aim of the project, will explore the area around, will share you
cultures and will have fun.
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