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", ... 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 participants 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 $340 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.