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I have just completed your workcamp
project in Ayacucho, Peru. I had an excellent time, and it was a
very good experience. I want to thank you for offering such a
high quality workcamp, and I look forward to participating in
more of your workcamps in the future.
Kristina /Canada/ |
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Visiting a new country and being welcomed by
its people whilst sharing such a unique and positive experience
is an opportunity not to be turned down. Live for the moment,
take up the challenge and go!
Katriana /UK/ |
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The idea of International Workcamp is such a
brilliant idea and have been proven successful through our
experiences. Many cultures were shared among new friends
throughout these workcamps. Much flexibility in building the
programs of workcamps allows volunteers
to fully contribute
their skills and talents. Wing Man
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When time went on during the camp, relations
got stronger and stronger. The volunteers were really integrated
with the children. We had a close group where nobody was an
outsider. This was very special.
Marcel /Holland/ |
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It’s
always good to meet new people, to become more self-confident
and open up. I think workcamps are really the best way to spend
the summer. You meet people from all over the world and at the
same time get to know a country from a very different than the
touristic view.
And you also visit countries where you maybe
normally wouldn’t spend your holidays.
Christina /Germany/ |
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Very enjoyable. I am very sad to leave. The
whole experience has been great. Many different people within
the group. I feel we all got on well and learnt things from each
other. I have learnt many things about myself and life in
general.
Stephanie /US/ |
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I had a great experience and the workcamp gave
me the opportunity to visit many places I wouldn't have been to if I
had just passed through as a tourist. Almost everyone I talked to
was really friendly and the countryside is really beautiful. I was
very glad to see that the work we had done will have some positive
effect. Alexander /Canada/ |
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I feel this workcamp was an extremely
rewarding and worthwhile experience. The group were fantastic people
and made the whole experience even better than I could have
imagined. I feel privileged to have been a member of this workcamp.
A fantastic opportunity to travel and learn, not to be missed !!!
Aisling /Ireland/ |
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I felt good about making a difference,
and also about doing something for others. I feel that I’ve
received
more from the local people than what I’ve given, and perhaps
next time I go on a workcamp, I will be more prepared to “give”.
It was quite a valuable experience. I hope a lot of people
participate in workcamps. Joo Hyun
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I've had a great two weeks and I look forward
to doing more volunteer work in the future. All the locals are
extremely friendly and are always willing to help out. I would
recommend this workcamp to any one and I am a little sad that it
is coming to an end. This has been one of my best life
experiences. It has given me a positive outlook towards life.
Andrew /USA/ |
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I wanted to go somewhere different from
Denmark, to experience life in another kind of society. Meeting
a new society is always a good thing. To see how things are done
on other places gives a new view of the world. It has been the
greatest experience! I've enjoyed my stay and I'll go again!
Hanne /Denmark/ |
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I have had a fantastic 2 weeks with very
welcoming, generous and fun-loving people and feel privileged to
have been part of their lives. I’ve also enjoyed spending time
with like-minded people from other countries on this project,
and being here has made me feel very lucky for what I’ve got and
the opportunities I have.
Amy /UK/ |
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I learned much more than what I expected
before I came here. It certainly affected my personality and
career choice in the future. Workcamp is one thing you should
definitely experience in your life time. You will see great
sights, meet great people and have great experience.
Asami /Japan/ |
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Getting different experiences in contact with
people helps to develop yourself as a human being. Every
intercultural exchange makes from foreigners friends and you
forget the borders separating us all. Even if you don't speak
the same language there is always a possibility for
communication. Just try! Martin
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It was an amazing experience for me. I loved
working with the kids, even though at times it got really hard.
It has made me more aware of the needs of neglected children and
has even made me think of going into some sort of child welfare
work/studies when I return home.
Tamara /Australia/ |
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It has really changed my perspectives - I have
seen something that no one else I know has seen, and have been
positively affected. Kathleen /USA/ |
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I would definitely recommend volunteering to
anyone. It is a fantastic opportunity to help others, while
learning a lot about yourself. I have met a lot of new
fascinating friends from around the world. I will definitely be
volunteering again. Vikki /UK/ |
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The work is useful in order to know better
each other, to share impressions and feelings in a content of
work. It was a good experience. I've got a lot of friends and I
always felt like in a big family, everyone was friendly in this
residence. I've learned that youths from everywhere have the
same needs and feelings, human relationships are the same all
over the world.
Felicia /Italy/ |
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I think I had very precious experience and I
could improve myself through this experience.
Joji /Japan/ |
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I have realized how much you are actually able
to do together if you have a goal and don't give up about it. I
have had a great time and will definitely go to a workcamp next
year! Johanna /Sweden/ |
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Don't hesitate to visit a country whose
culture and language you don't understand: your experience will
be better than expected, as every day you'll see your progress
in understanding people and the culture, and you'll be glad to
visit exotic and marvelous places.
Rut /Spain/ |
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Workcamps are a brilliant idea. You get to
really experience the culture of the country you are in and
there are many young people who are willing to do voluntary work
for good causes. It’s great being part of an international group
of volunteers as well. It makes for a good time when you’re not
at work. Rowan /US/ |
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In general I prefer workcamps to normal
touristic holidays, because you get closer to culture and
people. Work was very useful, both painting and playing with
children. I was happy to see that what we did is important. To
be able to help is always good for someone's personality.
Rasmus /Denmark/ |
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The most interesting part of camps such as
this is the chance to work in a group, with purpose. Usually
people in some developed countries forget how to live together,
how to work together, how to share. Camps like that give one the
chance to look beyond himself.
Apostolos /Greece/ |
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A workcamp is the most amazing way to
have a unique experience that will give you new skills and
insights. It’s a fantastic way to travel and learn. It helps you
to live life to the full, as every day is full of amazing
experiences, and every day counts.
Anne /UK/ |
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I expected to find good friends and I managed.
I really enjoyed spending time together with the whole group and
I think that it is very important for the group to do everything
together. Olga /Russia/ |
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It’s a very interesting project to know other country, its
culture. It has been a great experience for me and it has been
great for my professional future. There are no words to explain
this experience. The only way to understand it is living it.
Lorenzo /Spain/ |
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No matter which culture or situation, we are
all the same. The more you put in, the more you received regarding
friendship and confidence.
Anna /UK/ |
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I think these workcamps are great idea and I
hope they will continue for a long time!
Su Yen /Malaysia/ |
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A workcamp is certainly one of the best ways
to discover the people of foreign countries. For me that was a
unique experience. Try it. Henry
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I think it’s not the work alone that made this
workcamp significant. For me the most important thing was that
there was a foreign group in the park, which showed that
preserving nature is something very important. So the mixture of
doing something for the park and being in
the park is the real
important thing. Till /Germany/ |
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I’d really recommend this to a person wanting
to spend some of their time with a set purpose. There is plenty
to be done whatever your “skills”, even if you have none. Anyone
with patience, enthusiasm and an ability to keep the mind fresh
could really benefit from such a workcamp.
Alexander /UK/ |
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