LIBRO CAMPOS PROYECTOS 2015

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1 Page 1 of 40 Referencia: 1 GEN17-15 SUMMER CAMP-1 (C.MOTIVACIÓN Y ID SKYPE) Location: ISTANBUL Url: EDU - Educational 29/06/ 2 15/07/ GEN-17 SUMMER CAMP-1 CIVRIL-DENIZLI SOCI - EDU 15 VOLS Civril town hosted the first international work camp last year. The impact was very positive thus the municipality is going to host 2 different groups this year for a summer camp project. If you are a talkative, friendly, smiling person you are welcome to practise English with the local kids and youngsters. The summer camp will contain different sport sessions and practising English will be an additional part of the program. Although volunteers mainly will focus on practising English, any additional talent will be appreciated. Volunteers who can play an instrument, organize a drama, teach indoor - outdoor games, will be preferred. Volunteers are also expected to make a presentation of their country and culture. But the most important feature is speaking English. This camp offers a high level close contact with the locals. Anyone who has time, can stay longer and join in the following camp GEN-26 between The accommodation and food will be served free of charge between July, if you join in both camps. W: Practising English with the local kids and young people between age group. A: Volunteers will stay in a kindergarten. Sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. F: Will be supplied at the site. LA: English. LO: Civril is a town in the west of Turkey. Nearest city is Denizli. R: Medium level of English and some teaching experience are required. A motivation letter containing a Skype ID must be sent together with the application form. Applicants will be interviewed via Skype before being confirmed. T: Istanbul. The project will start in Istanbul with a compulsory orientation meeting that all volunteers should attend on the first day of the camp at GENCTUR Office. The group will travel together to the camp site by an overnight coach on the same evening. Page 1 of 40

2 Page 2 of 40 Referencia: 2 GEN19-15 ME AND MY FRIENDS -6 Location: ISTANBUL Url: RENO-CONS - Restoration-Construction 01/07/ 2 15/07/ GEN-19 ME AND MY FRIENDS-6 SIRINCE IZMIR / RENO-CONS 5 VOLS Do you want to make a work camp with your close friends, class mates or volunteers of your previous work camp, just alert them. Or if you are an individual or a couple, but prefer to be in a smaller group. GENÇTUR can host up to 5 individuals or 5 people from the same country for the same period. The host, Math Village needs small group of volunteers for different daily tasks during the spring and summer. This camp will give you a chance to meet a lot of Turkish young people (if there is a course during the dates you apply for) who will be participating in mathematic courses in the center. But please also be aware that if you apply as an individual, for a certain period, you might be the only volunteer in these date span if by bad luck there is no other application for the same dates. W: Construction, reconstruction, renovation, landscaping, gardening, class cleaning and kitchen works at a non-formal education center. A: In dormitories until 1st of June. After 1st of June under the supplied tents. Sleeping bag and mat are necessary in both cases. If you prefer privacy you can bring your own tent. F: Food is provided at the venue. Volunteers help the staff for preparing, cooking the meals and setting up the tables. LA: English. LO: Sirince is a small village in the west of Turkey. Please be aware that the center is a bit isolated. No night life, TV or disco is available at the center, but there is internet connection. The next village Sirince, which is only 15 minutes by foot, is very attractive and famous for its homemade wines and traditional architecture. The nearest town Selcuk, which is the home of world famous Ephessus open-air museum The nearest city Izmir, is one hour away by coach. T: Volunteers of this camp can fly directly to Izmir and then take a train to Selcuk. If a group of 5 people applies together and wish to fly to Istanbul first, GENCTUR can arrange their return coach travel between Istanbul - Izmir, at their own cost. Extra Fee: Individuals can apply free of charge. 3 and more applications from the same country is subject to a charge of 100 Euro per person. This cost is shared with the host to buy working materials. Page 2 of 40

3 Page 3 of 40 Referencia: 3 GEN20-15 RAMADAN IN THE TOWN Location: ISTANBUL Url: RENO - Restoration renovation 01/07/ 2 16/07/ GEN-20 RAMADAN IN THE TOWN DURSUNBEY / RENO 20 VOLS This camp is a unique opportunity to get to know the traditional way of life of Turkish people in the rural areas. The camp will take place in traditional Dursunbey town with inhabitants. As this camp will take place during the sacred Ramadan month of Arabic calendar, the volunteers will have a chance to observe how local people live in Ramadan. The volunteers will have the change to have dinners with local families who are keeping fasts during the Ramadan or join in public dinners called "iftar" which means end of daily fasting. W: Reorganizing the public picnic area of the town. Leveling the ground, paving stones on the roads, creating green areas, setting up tables and sitting groups, etc. A: In a guest house, sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. F: Volunteers will prepare the breakfast by themselves with the given food. Lunch will be served as packs at the working area. Dinners will be offered either by families or eaten with crowds. LA: English. LO: Dursunbey is a medium size town in the west of Turkey. The nearest city is Balikesir. R: Volunteers should be aware that thay will be in a religious environment thus must respect the rules of Ramadan like not eating, drinking or smoking in public during the day. Clothing is also a serious issue, no short trousers, mini skirts, will be allowed. This is really a nice project for the people who likes to learn about other cultures. T: Istanbul. The project will start in Istanbul with a compulsory orientation meeting, that all volunteers should attend on the first day of the camp at GENCTUR Office. The group will travel together to the camp site by an overnight coach on the same evening. Page 3 of 40

4 Page 4 of 40 Referencia: 4 GEN22-14 HELP THEM TO SPEAK 1 (C.MOT, ENT. SKYPE + 20 AÑOS) Location: ISTANBUL Url: TEACH - Related with education 02/07/ 1 12/07/ 20 GEN-22 HELP THEM TO SPEAK-1 IZMIR TEACH 5 VOLS SEKADER is a local NGO aiming to socialize disabled people of the area through water sports. They hired a camping site where they teach swimming, kanoing and diving to disabled people. To raise a fund for covering the costs of the camping site they run a camp to practise English. Good English speakers are invited to spend 10 days with a group of international teenagers who wish to improve their English in such a camp. W: Practicing English through daily activities, games and manual work. Organizing and running daily activities with local and international youngsters to practice English. R: Volunteers must be minimum 20 years old and agree to share responsibilities together with the group leader. Practicing English is the main aim of this camp. Thus creative volunteers with some experience on teaching, outdoor or table games, music, drama, sport will be preferred. A motivation letter including the Skype ID should be send along with the application form. Applicants will be interviewed via Skype before being confirmed. A: Basic, in camping tents. Sleeping bag and mat are necessary. Toilets and showers are shared. F: Will be supplied at the site. LA: English. LO: Seferihisar is the first slow city (Citta Slow) of Turkey in the West of Turkey. Camp site is by the sea. T: Istanbul. The project will start in Istanbul with a compulsory orientation meeting that all volunteers should attend on the first day of the camp at GENCTUR Office. The group will travel together to the camp site by an overnight coach on the same evening. Page 4 of 40

5 Page 5 of 40 Referencia: 5 GEN24-15 ME AND MY FRIENDS 7 Location: ISTANBUL Url: RENO-CONS - Restoration-Construction 16/07/ 2 /07/ GEN-24 ME AND MY FRIENDS/7 SIRINCE IZMIR /.07 RENO/CONS 5 VOLS Do you want to make a work camp with your close friends, class mates or volunteers of your previous work camp, just alert them. Or if you are an individual or a couple, but prefer to be in a smaller group. GENÇTUR can host up to 5 individuals or 5 people from the same country for the same period. The host, Math Village needs small group of volunteers for different daily tasks during the spring and summer. This camp will give you a chance to meet a lot of Turkish young people (if there is a course during the dates you apply for) who will be participating in mathematic courses in the center. But please also be aware that if you apply as an individual, for a certain period, you might be the only volunteer in these date span if by bad luck there is no other application for the same dates. W: Construction, reconstruction, renovation, landscaping, gardening, class cleaning and kitchen works at a non-formal education center. A: In dormitories until 1st of June. After 1st of June under the supplied tents. Sleeping bag and mat are necessary in both cases. If you prefer privacy you can bring your own tent. F: Food is provided at the venue. Volunteers help the staff for preparing, cooking the meals and setting up the tables. LA: English. LO: Sirince is a small village in the west of Turkey. Please be aware that the center is a bit isolated. No night life, TV or disco is available at the center, but there is internet connection. The next village Sirince, which is only 15 minutes by foot, is very attractive and famous for its homemade wines and traditional architecture. The nearest town Selcuk, which is the home of world famous Ephessus open-air museum The nearest city Izmir, is one hour away by coach. T: Volunteers of this camp can fly directly to Izmir and then take a train to Selcuk. If a group of 5 people applies together and wish to fly to Istanbul first, GENCTUR can arrange their return coach travel between Istanbul - Izmir, at their own cost. Extra Fee: Individuals can apply free of charge. 3 and more applications from the same country is subject to a charge of 100 Euro per person. This cost is shared with the host to buy working materials. Page 5 of 40

6 Page 6 of 40 Referencia: 6 GEN26-15 SUMMER CAMP-2 (C.MOTIVACIÓN Y ENTREVISTA SKYPE) Location: ISTANBUL Url: EDU - Educational 20/07/ 2 03/08/ GEN-26 SUMMER CAMP-2 CIVRIL DENIZLI / SOCI / EDU 15 VOLS Civril town hosted the first international work camp last year. The impact was very positive thus the municipality is going to host 2 different groups this year for a summer camp project. If you are a talkative, friendly, smiling person you are welcome to practise English with the local kids and youngsters. The summer camp will contain different sport sessions and practising English will be an additional part of the program. Although volunteers mainly will focus on practising English, any additional talent will be appreciated. Volunteers who can play an instrument, organize a drama, teach indoor / outdoor games, will be preferred. Volunteers are also expected to make a presentation of their country and culture. But the most important feature is speaking English. This camp offers a high level close contact with the locals. Anyone who has time, can come earlier and join in the previous camp GEN17 between / The accommodation and food will be served free of charge between July, if you join in both camps. W: Practising English with the local kids and young people between age group. A: Volunteers will stay in a kindergarten. Sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. F: Will be supplied at the site. LA: English. LO: Civril is a town in the west of Turkey. Nearest city is Denizli. R: Medium level of English and some teaching experience are required. A motivation letter containing a Skype ID must be sent together with the application form. Applicants will be interviewed via Skype before being confirmed. T: Istanbul. The project will start in Istanbul with a compulsory orientation meeting that all volunteers should attend on the first day of the camp at GENCTUR Office. The group will travel together to the camp site by an overnight coach on the same evening. Page 6 of 40

7 Page 7 of 40 Referencia: 7 GEN28-15 HELP THEM TO SPEAK 2 (C. MOT, EN. SKYPE + 20 AÑOS) Location: ISTANBUL Url: TEACH - Related with education 22/07/ 1 01/08/ 20 GEN-28 HELP THEM TO SPEAK 2 IZMIR / TEACH 5 VOLS SEKADER is a local NGO aiming to socialize disabled people of the area through water sports. They hired a camping site where they teach swimming, kanoing and diving to disabled people. To raise a fund to cover the costs of the camping site they run a camp to practise English. Good English speakers are invited to spend 10 days with a group of international youngsters who wish to improve their English in such a camp. W: Practicing English through daily activities, games and manual work. Volunteers must be minimum 20 years old and agree to share responsibilities together with the group leader. Practicing English is the main aim of this camp. Thus creative volunteers with some experience on teaching, outdoor or table games, music, drama, sport will be preferred. A motivation letter including the Skype ID should be send along with the application form. Applicants will be interviewed via Skype before being confirmed. W: Organizing and running daily activities with local and international youngsters to practice English. A: Basic, in camping tents. Sleeping bag and mat are necessary. Toilets and showers are shared. F: Will be supplied at the site. LA: English. LO: Seferihisar is the first slow city (Citta Slow) of Turkey in the West of Turkey. Camp site is by the sea. T: Izmir. The volunteers must arrange their travel to Izmir airport. Further information for reaching to the camp site from the airport will be on the info sheet. Page 7 of 40

8 Page 8 of 40 Referencia: 8 GEN33-15 CIRCUS & STREET ARTS FESTIVAL (C.MOTIVACIÓN) Location: ISTANBUL Url: FEST - Festival 01/08/ 2 14/08/ GEN-33 CIRCUS STREET ARTS FESTIVAL MARDIN / FEST 15 VOLS Mardin Youth and Culture Association is going to organize a Circus & Street Arts Festival and they need volunteers to prepare, run and perform in it. The festival groups are going to visit near by towns and the refugee camps to meet children and youth living there. Anybody is welcome but people with skills on circus or street arts like juggling, clowning, stick walking, tightrope dancing-walking, fire blowing, capoera, mime, graffiti, acrobacy, illusion, etc., are especially welcome. W: Helping to the organisation commitee to prepare the festival, setting up stands, tents, hanging posters, inviting people by different activities. But if you have a talent as mentioned above you can perform and teach it to the locals. A: In a dormitory. Sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. F: Will be supplied at the site. R: A motivation letter including some pictures about your talent (if possible) along with the application form. LO: Mardin is a city in south-east of Turkey bordered to Syria but not effected from the events there. The host will meet all the volunteers in Mardin airport on the first day of the camp. Page 8 of 40

9 Page 9 of 40 Referencia: 9 GEN34-15 ME AND MY FRIENDS-8 Location: ISTANBUL Url: RENO-CONS - Restoration-Construction 01/08/ 2 15/08/ GEN-34 ME AND MY FRIENDS-8 SIRINCE IZMIR RENO-CONS 5 VOLS Do you want to make a work camp with your close friends, class mates or volunteers of your previous work camp, just alert them. Or if you are an individual or a couple, but prefer to be in a smaller group. GENÇTUR can host up to 5 individuals or 5 people from the same country for the same period. The host, Math Village needs small group of volunteers for different daily tasks during the spring and summer. This camp will give you a chance to meet a lot of Turkish young people (if there is a course during the dates you apply for) who will be participating in mathematic courses in the center. But please also be aware that if you apply as an individual, for a certain period, you might be the only volunteer in these date span if by bad luck there is no other application for the same dates. W: Construction, reconstruction, renovation, landscaping, gardening, class cleaning and kitchen works at a non-formal education center. A: In dormitories until 1st of June. After 1st of June under the supplied tents. Sleeping bag and mat are necessary in both cases. If you prefer privacy you can bring your own tent. F: Food is provided at the venue. Volunteers help the staff for preparing, cooking the meals and setting up the tables. LA: English. LO: Sirince is a small village in the west of Turkey. Please be aware that the center is a bit isolated. No night life, TV or disco is available at the center, but there is internet connection. The next village Sirince, which is only 15 minutes by foot, is very attractive and famous for its homemade wines and traditional architecture. The nearest town Selcuk, which is the home of world famous Ephessus open-air museum The nearest city Izmir, is one hour away by coach. T: Volunteers of this camp can fly directly to Izmir and then take a train to Selcuk. If a group of 5 people applies together and wish to fly to Istanbul first, GENCTUR can arrange their return coach travel between Istanbul Izmir, at their own cost. Extra Fee: Individuals can apply free of charge. 3 and more applications from the same country is subject to a charge of 100 Euro per person. This cost is shared with the host to buy working materials. Page 9 of 40

10 Page 10 of 40 Referencia: 10 GEN37-15 GIVE A HAND (CARTA DE MOTIVACIÓN) Location: ISTANBUL Url: RENO-AGRI - Restoration renovation - Agriculture 03/08/ 3 17/08/ GEN-37 GIVE A HAND KAS / ANTALYA / RENO/AGRI 15 VOLS Alternative Life Association ( which aims and works for the social integration of people with disabilities has recently built a multi purpose venue in a village near by Kas - Antalya in the south-west of Turkey. In this venue people with disabilities who has been excluded from mainstream educational opportunities will have the chance to have education in various fields. Volunteers who are willing to work with and for disabled people are welcome. W: Allthough we do not request a nonstop working effort, volunteers are supposed to dedicate their time end energy when needed. Your help is requested all day long, of course with breaks. You can help us for the over all running of the site in different field works. Volunteers who can undertake more than just one task will be preferred. The work fields are as follows. 1) Kitchen : Food preperation / cooking / table setting / food serving / dish washing. 2) Field: General cleaning of all units / fixing buildings, boats, bikes, instruments / gardening both in main facility and in eco farm / animal care ( mainly horses), farming, harvesting, landscaping. 3) Training as artist or assistant or just helper : Art workshops (painting, dance, rhythm, instrument, dj, drama, photography, sculpture, ceramic, hangicraft) / courses ( PC, foreign languages, personal development, sign language) / reading & library management / sport ( swimming, scuba diving, sailing, rowing, canoeing, trekking, outdoor sports, volleyball, badminton, biking, bocce, climbing, archery) / boat skipping / various outdoor trainings / yoga and pilates. 4) Organization : Entertainment and event organizations / indoor - outdoor games, driving & transportation / short trips guiding / health care & first aid / free time activities; 5) Administration : Office works (web and social media support / designs, graphic designs / administrative assistance / leading volunteers. A: Under tents. Sleeping bag and mat are necessary. If you prefer privacy you can also bring your own tent. F: Breakfast, dinner and lunch will be prepared and served at the facility. Volunteers may be requested to help in turns for the kitchen works as preparing the food, cooking, setting up tables, washing the dishes, etc. LA: English. LO: Kas is one of the most popular coasts in southern Turkey and our facility is 11 Page 10 of 40

11 Page 11 of 40 LO: Kas is one of the most popular coasts in southern Turkey and our facility is 11 km away from the Kas town Center. Please be aware that the facility is a bit isolated and there is no night life. A short motivation letter (if possible in English at least to say in which field you can volunteer) should be sent with the application form. Page 11 of 40

12 Page 12 of 40 Referencia: 11 GEN38-15 CHILDHOOD DREAMS (C.MOTIVACIÓN, EN SKYPE+ 20 AÑOS) Location: ISTANBUL Url: SOCI-KIDS - Social project - Work with kids 04/08/ 1 17/08/ 20 GEN-38 CHILDHOOD DREAMS YENISAKRAN IZMIR 04.08/17.08 SOCI-KIDS 2 VOLS My Dreams Are Becoming True is a special 2 weeks project of GENCTUR, designed for two different disadvantaged children from orphanages aged This camp is sponsored by external funds as well as the funds raised by GENCTUR through extra fees of the thematic camps. All accommodation and food expenses of the disadvantaged children are covered by funds. The Project will be realized in Afacan Youth House ( We are looking for communicative, talkative volunteers who are at least 20 years old with some abilities on teaching basic English, any sports like basketball, volleyball, swimming, football, table tennis, etc., chess, arts & crafts, music, dance, drama, in & outdoor group games. Applicants will be interviewed by the camp managers via Skype. Thus, a motivation letter including the Skype ID should be send along with the application form. You will share the responsibilities of the leading team to take care a group of kids from the beginning till the end of the camp; including the trips outside of the camp as well as all kind of activities during the camp. Please note that you will be dealing with the kids through the given & intensive program all day long. You will spend most of your time with the kids in the camp area with a limited private life. Thus contact with the locals is very limited; however, you will have contact with the working people in the campsite. Volunteers may have fun together only after the kids go to the bed and the team cover the late, daily staff meeting in the camp. Leaving the camp area is not allowed due to unexpected emergency cases. Teamwork is very essential for this camp. Thus any volunteer who disagrees with the camp rules and team spirit are asked to leave. Smoking & drinking alcohol is not allowed during the camp at the campsite in front of the kids. Please be aware of the rules before applying. The results of the applications will be announced in the beginning of May. W: Counselling a group of children aged between 8-14 years old, leading several activities for them. A: In Afacan Youth House, in 3-6 bedded rooms with toilet and shower. Sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. F: Will be supplied at the campsite. The counsellors will eat together with the group of children whom they are responsible for. LA: English. LO: Yenisakran is by the Aegean Sea, in west of Turkey. Page 12 of 40

13 Page 13 of 40 R: A motivation letter with a pass size photo should complete your application form. Applicants will be interviewed by the camp manager via Skype for selection. No confirmation will be available before 1st of May. Please add your Skype address on your motivation letter. T: Izmir. Please arrange your travel to Izmir Airport. Further arrival details will be on the info sheet. Page 13 of 40

14 Page 14 of 40 Referencia: 12 GEN39-15 WORK AND WRITE (CARTA DE MOTIVACIÓN) Location: ISTANBUL Url: RENO - Restoration renovation 05/08/ 3 20/08/ GEN-39 WORK AND WRITE CATALCA ISTANBUL / RENO 15 VOLS Aziz Nesin, a famous Turkish satirist author, will be commemotared in for his 100th birthday. Among many other activities, GENÇTUR will contribute to the commemoration with this camp. Nesin Foundation is a long term partner of GENÇTUR and hosted many workcamps in the past. The foundation offers a shelter for kids from poor families. Kids are taken care of by the foundation until they stand on their own feet. The buildings and the garden of the premises need to be renovated. They also have a farm with some cattles and a vegetable field. Apart from the daily work schedule, the volunteers will be able to participate "writing atelier" which will be led by a Turkish author who will lead the camp. Thus if you are interested in "writing" you are specially welcome. Please send a motivation letter with the application about your interest or talent about writing. W: The volunteers will be doing manual work according to the daily needs. Renovation and gardening works. Some days there might be work on the field like hoeing the soil, picking vegetables, etc. or some work in the kitchen like preparing the food, washing the dishes. Writing activities will be held out of the working hours. A: In the farm house. Volunteers will sleep on the floor. Sleeping bag and a mat are necessary. F: Will be supplied by the foundation. LA: English. LO: The foundation is in the outskirt of Catalca town where is 1 hour away from Istanbul. But please be aware that this camp will not offer you the city or night life of Istanbul. Page 14 of 40

15 Page 15 of 40 Referencia: 13 GEN41-15 CYCLE AND CLEAN (SABER MONTAR EN BICI) Location: ISTANBUL Url: ENVI - Environmental 10/08/ 2 24/08/ GEN41 CYCLE & CLEAN EDIRNE / ENVI 15 VOLS This is a special camp for people who likes to ride a bike. Edirne Nature Sports Club Association is a very active local organization who aims to create an awareness about pollution and clean environment through its activities. Trekking, cycling, kanoing, orienteering, rock and mountain climbing, skiing are some of their activities. They wish to host international volunteers to be a part of their summer activities. W: Volunteers will collect plastic garbage and waste materials, in order to creat an awareness. Every second day there will be a ride to nearby villages. The longest round trip will be around 50 km. Bikes will be supplied by the association. Cyclists are very welcome as well as 2 other volunteers to work in the office to set up a social media information. R: Volunteers must be able to ride a bike, for a return distance of 50 km. in a day. A: In a house in Edirne city center. Sleeping bag and mat are necessary. F: Food will be supplied at the sites. Packed food for the travelling days will be available. LA: English. LO: Edirne, is a border city in the European part of Turkey, a day trip to Bulgaria and Greece may be organized during the camp. T: Istanbul. The project will start in Istanbul with a compulsory orientation meeting, that all volunteers should attend on the first day of the camp at GENCTUR Office. The group will travel together to the camp site a coach on the same day. Page 15 of 40

16 Page 16 of 40 Referencia: 14 GEN42-15 HELP THEM TO SPEAK-3 (C. MOT, EN. SKYPE Y 20 AÑOS) Location: ISTANBUL Url: TEACH - Related with education 14/08/ 1 24/08/ 20 GEN-42 HELP THEM TO SPEAK 3 IZMIR / TEACH 5 VOLS SEKADER is a local NGO aiming to socialize disabled people of the area through water sports. They hired a camping site where they teach swimming, kanoing and diving to disabled people. To raise a fund to cover the costs of the camping site they run a camp to practise English. Good English speakers are invited to spend 10 days with a group of international youngsters who wish to improve their English in such a camp. W: Practicing English through daily activities, games and manual work. Volunteers must be minimum 20 years old and agree to share responsibilities together with the group leader. Practicing English is the main aim of this camp. Thus creative volunteers with some experience on teaching, outdoor or table games, music, drama, sport will be preferred. A motivation letter including the Skype ID should be send along with the application form. Applicants will be interviewed via Skype before being confirmed. W: Organizing and running daily activities with local and international youngsters to practice English. A: Basic, in camping tents. Sleeping bag and mat are necessary. Toilets and showers are shared. F: Will be supplied at the site. LA: English. LO: Seferihisar is the first slow city (Citta Slow) of Turkey in the West of Turkey. Camp site is by the sea. T: Istanbul. The project will start in Istanbul with a compulsory orientation meeting that all volunteers should attend on the first day of the camp at GENCTUR Office. The group will travel together as a whole both volunteers and orher participants, to the camp site by an overnight coach on the same evening. Page 16 of 40

17 Page 17 of 40 Referencia: 15 GEN44-15 SCHOOL RENOVATION Location: ISTANBUL Url: RENO - Restoration renovation 14/08/ 3 /08/ GEN-44 SCHOOL RENOVATION KAS-ANTALYA /.08 RENO 15 VOLS The primary and secondary schools of Sutlegen village need international volunteers to be renovated. The locals will welcome the volunteers by showing them the traditional Turkish hospitality. W: Landscaping in the gardens of the schools, painting some walls. A: In the school dormitory. Sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. F: Will be supplied by the schools. LA: English. LO: Kas is one of the most popular coasts in southern Turkey. The work camp site is 50 km. from the town center on the mountains. T: Istanbul. The project will start in Istanbul with a compulsory orientation meeting that all volunteers should attend on the first day of the camp at GENCTUR Office. The group will travel together to the camp site by an overnight coach on the same evening. Page 17 of 40

18 Page of 40 Referencia: 16 GEN46-15 ME AND MY FRIENDS 9 Location: ISTANBUL Url: RENO-CONS - Restoration-Construction 16/08/ 2 /08/ GEN-46 ME AND MY FRIENDS 9 SIRINCE / IZMIR /.08 RENO-CONS 5 VOLS Do you want to make a work camp with your close friends, class mates or volunteers of your previous work camp, just alert them. Or if you are an individual or a couple, but prefer to be in a smaller group. GENÇTUR can host up to 5 individuals or 5 people from the same country for the same period. The host, Math Village needs small group of volunteers for different daily tasks during the spring and summer. This camp will give you a chance to meet a lot of Turkish young people (if there is a course during the dates you apply for) who will be participating in mathematic courses in the center. But please also be aware that if you apply as an individual, for a certain period, you might be the only volunteer in these date span if by bad luck there is no other application for the same dates. W: Construction, reconstruction, renovation, landscaping, gardening, class cleaning and kitchen works at a non-formal education center. A: In dormitories until 1st of June. After 1st of June under the supplied tents. Sleeping bag and mat are necessary in both cases. If you prefer privacy you can bring your own tent. F: Food is provided at the venue. Volunteers help the staff for preparing, cooking the meals and setting up the tables. LA: English. LO: Sirince is a small village in the west of Turkey. Please be aware that the center is a bit isolated. No night life, TV or disco is available at the center, but there is internet connection. The next village Sirince, which is only 15 minutes by foot, is very attractive and famous for its homemade wines and traditional architecture. The nearest town Selcuk, which is the home of world famous Ephessus open-air museum The nearest city Izmir, is one hour away by coach. T: Volunteers of this camp can fly directly to zmir and then take a train to Selcuk. If a group of 5 people applies together and wish to fly to Istanbul first, GENCTUR can arrange their return coach travel between Istanbul - Izmir, at their own cost. Extra Fee: Individuals can apply free of charge. 3 and more applications from the same country is subject to a charge of 100 Euro per person. This cost is shared with the host to buy working materials. Page of 40

19 Page 19 of 40 Referencia: 17 GEN47-15 EAST-WEST MEETING(C.MOTIVACIÓN, E. SKYPE,+ 22AÑOS) Location: ISTANBUL Url: SOCI - Social project 16/08/ 1 02/09/ 22 GEN-47 EAST-WEST MEETING YENISAKRAN-IZMIR / SOCI 5 VOLS With contributions of sister NGOs as well as our own financial and staff sources, we organise informal and non formal education for socialy and economically disadvantaged youth for empovering them. GENCTUR tries to give the equal opportunities to low income youth to participate for learning by doing. 15 university students from different cities of Turkey will have a chance to experience inter cultural learning & different activities during this camp. Including 2 GENCTUR leaders, the majority of the group will be Turkish. Except the leaders, the group members might not able to speak any foreign languages. GENCTUR is looking for 5 volunteers / counsellors who are able to organize, run and lead activities for the participants in different areas like practicing English, sport, drama, music,chess, indoor-outdoor games, handicraft, dance, etc. Volunteers must be at least 22 years old with experience of the above-mentioned activities or group leading. Non formal education experience is preferred. As the level of English of the camp participants will be very low, the volunteers / counsellors should be talkative, encouraging, communicative, patient, talented and ready to teach. W: Organizing, running & leading activities for the university students. A: In Afacan Youth Centre ( in 3-4 bedded rooms with toilet and shower. Sleeping bag and mats are not necessary. F: Will be supplied at the campsite. R: A motivation letter including the Skype ID should be send along with the application form. Applicants will be interviewed via Skype before being confirmed. LA: English. LO: Yeni Sakran is by the Aegean Sea, in west of Turkey. The next city is Izmir. T: Izmir. Volunteers should arrange their arrival to Afacan Youth House via zmir Airport. Further arrival details will be on the info sheet. Page 19 of 40

20 Page 20 of 40 Referencia: GEN48-15 MANUAL WORK Location: ISTANBUL Url: MANU-RENO - Manual work-restoration 17/08/ 2 31/08/ GEN-48 MANUAL WORK LAPSEKI CANAKKALE / MANU-RENO 15 VOLS Lapseki is a seaside town and hosted several workcamps in the past. This year the municipality invites international volunteers for painting a school and helping for some other landscaping works in the town. W: Painting in and ourdoor walls of a school. A: Volunteers will stay in a dormitory, sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. F: Will be served at the dormitory. LA: English. LO: Lapseki is a small and calm seaside town in the northwest of Turkey & close to antic site Troy, Assos & Gallipoli battle fields. Nearest city is Canakkale. T: Istanbul. The project will start in Istanbul with a compulsory orientation meeting, that all volunteers should attend on the first day of the camp at GENCTUR Office. The group will travel together to the camp site by an overnight coach on the same evening. Page 20 of 40

21 Page 21 of 40 Referencia: 19 GEN49-15 ME AND MY FRIENDS -10 Location: ISTANBUL Url: RENO-CONS - Restoration-Construction 01/09/ 2 15/09/ GEN49 ME AND MY FRIENDS-10 SIRINCE IZMIR / RENO-CONS 5 VOLS Do you want to make a work camp with your close friends, class mates or volunteers of your previous work camp, just alert them. Or if you are an individual or a couple, but prefer to be in a smaller group. GENÇTUR can host up to 5 individuals or 5 people from the same country for the same period. The host, Math Village needs small group of volunteers for different daily tasks during the spring and summer. This camp will give you a chance to meet a lot of Turkish young people (if there is a course during the dates you apply for) who will be participating in mathematic courses in the center. But please also be aware that if you apply as an individual, for a certain period, you might be the only volunteer in these date span if by bad luck there is no other application for the same dates. W: Construction, reconstruction, renovation, landscaping, gardening, class cleaning and kitchen works at a non-formal education center. A: In dormitories until 1st of June. After 1st of June under the supplied tents. Sleeping bag and mat are necessary in both cases. If you prefer privacy you can bring your own tent. F: Food is provided at the venue. Volunteers help the staff for preparing, cooking the meals and setting up the tables. LA: English. LO: Sirince is a small village in the west of Turkey. Please be aware that the center is a bit isolated. No night life, TV or disco is available at the center, but there is internet connection. The next village Sirince, which is only 15 minutes by foot, is very attractive and famous for its homemade wines and traditional architecture. The nearest town Selcuk, which is the home of world famous Ephessus open-air museum The nearest city Izmir, is one hour away by coach. T: Volunteers of this camp can fly directly to zmir and then take a train to Selcuk. If a group of 5 people applies together and wish to fly to Istanbul first, GENCTUR can arrange their return coach travel between Istanbul - Izmir, at their own cost. Extra Fee: Individuals can apply free of charge. 3 and more applications from the same country is subject to a charge of 100 Euro per person. This cost is shared with the host to buy working materials. Page 21 of 40

22 Page 22 of 40 Referencia: 20 GEN50-15 TREKKING ROAD KIRKLARELI Location: ISTANBUL Url: ENVI - Environmental 14/09/ 1 28/09/ GEN-50 TREKKING ROAD KIRKLARELI / ENVI 10 VOLS Foundation for Protection of Natural Life ( is an aktive local foundation which aims to create awareness abaout the natural life. They organize several activities and trekkings are one of them. They request help of international volunteers to support their work. W: Marking trekking road directions, putting signs on the roads, clearing the paths and collecting plastic garbages on route. A: Under the supplied tents. Sleeping bag and mat are necessary. The group will move to another location every 2-3 days. F: Will be supplied at the site. LA: English. LO: Demirköy where the center of the foundation is in the Euroepan part of Turkey. R: Applicants should be aware that the living conditions will be basic. The longest daily walk will be around 15 km. T: Istanbul. The project will start in Istanbul with a compulsory orientation meeting, that all volunteers should attend on the first day of the camp at GENCTUR Office. The group will travel together to the camp site a coach on the same day. Page 22 of 40

23 Page 23 of 40 Referencia: 21 GSM01-15 FIT FOR LIFE Location: ANKARA Url: ENVI-RENO - Environmental-Restoration 26/06/ 2 11/07/ GSM01 Fit for Life / ENVI/RENO Vols / Partner: Our partner is Mugla Municipality. We have been organizing work camps with Mugla Municipality since For more information about municipality please visit Work: Mugla Municipality promotes healthy life and sports as a life style. This year, public sports center is being renovated but there are still some work should be done outside of the buildings, especially in the green area. During the camp, the volunteers will do simple renovation and painting work around the sports center as well as will do vegetation in the gardens. Accommodation and Food: Self Catering / Guest House Location and Leisure: Mugla is one of the most touristic Aegean cities in Turkey which lies at the southwestern cost. It has many touristic coastal towns like Bodrum, Fethiye, Gulluk and others which attract thousands of tourists every year. The city is a member of "Association of Historic Towns in Turkey". Besides the cultural wealth of the city at present, it's getting richer every day with the additional cultural events and activities of the Mugla University. Language: English Terminal: Nearest airports; Istanbul or Milas Page 23 of 40

24 Page 24 of 40 Referencia: 22 GSM02-15 KEEP IT GREEN Location: ANKARA Url: ENVI - Environmental 26/06/ 3 11/07/ GSM02Keep it Green / ENVI Vols / Partner: Our partner is Suleymanpasa Municipality. This is the first year that we cooperate with the municipality. For more information please visit: www. suleymanpasa.bel.tr Work: Summer 2014 a big flood disaster affected Tekirdag district. All the municipalities in the district have been working on recovery of the green areas beside flood relief projects. Our partner Suleymanpasa Municipality has the largest green area and biggest public parks in the district therefore it is important for them to receive international solidarity during recovery process. Volunteers will work in public parks and they will be planting roses, gardening and cleaning vegetation in parks. Accommodation and Food: Hostel / Local restaurant Location and Leisure: Suleymanpasa is a planned district and second level municipality in Tekirdag Province, Turkey. It is located in the northern part of the Sea of Marmara. The Thracian breeze in Suleymanpasa has a unique touch. The town still protects its historical building structure in most places. Most of the city's Ottoman wooden buildings have been replaced by concrete apartment blocks, but some are being restored or replaced with attractive houses in the traditional style. Language: English Terminals: Nearest airports; Istanbul Page 24 of 40

25 Page 25 of 40 Referencia: 23 GSM03-15 GREEN STAGE Location: ANKARA Url: ENVI-KIDS - Environmental-Work with kids 26/06/ 2 11/07/ GSM03Green Stage / ENVI/KIDS/ART Vols / Partner: Our partner is Gulercin Primary School. This is the second time that we have been organizing workcamp together. For more information about the school please visit Work: Each year Gulercin Primary School organizes summer activities for the children between 10 and 16 years old. This year,s theme is Environment. In order to enable international dialogue and intercultural learning and promote international solidarity among the children, this year the primary school would like to invite international volunteers who will take part in the summer activities for the children. Together with the children the volunteers will be take part in two different work; one is planting, gardening and vegetation in the forestry of the school and the other one is creating a drama performance on environmental issues, including writing the story, putting on the stage, costumes, make-up, etc. For the performance they will be encouraged to use recycled materials. At the end of the camp they will stage a drama performance. Accommodation and Food: Guest house / Cafeteria Location and Leisure: Tekirdag is a Turkish commercial town centre with a harbor for agricultural products; the harbor is being expanded to accommodate a new rail link to the main freight line through Thrace. There are still some natural, public beaches in Tekirdag which volunteers would like to spend their time happily. Special Requirements: Motivation Letter which explains the previous experience and/or high motivation related to kids and artistic work Language: English. Terminals: Nearest international airport; Istanbul Page 25 of 40

26 Page 26 of 40 Referencia: 24 GSM04-15 FUN WITH FRIENDS Location: ANKARA Url: ENVI-RENO - Environmental-Restoration 26/06/ 3 11/07/ GSM04Fun with Friends / ENVI/RENO Vols / Partner: Our partner is Cukurova University. This is the third time that we cooperate with the university. For more information about Cukurova University: Work: Volunteers are expected to work at the stud farm and newly created ecological garden belongs to Cukurova University. There will be two types of work. One of them is to take part in practical renovation work in horse barns such as painting, brushing and adjustments; the other one is to take part in planting and harvesting in the ecological gardens. The volunteers will have the chance to participate in ecology workshops and riding horses. Accommodation and Food: Dormitories / Cafeteria Location and Leisure: Cukurova University is located in Adana, a geographical, economic and cultural region that covers the provinces of Mersin, Adana, Osmaniye, and Hatay. Home to approximately six million people, the region is mostly a large stretch of flat, fertile land regarded as one of the most agriculturally productive areas of the world. Language: English Terminal: Nearest airport; Istanbul, Ankara and Adana. Page 26 of 40

27 Page 27 of 40 Referencia: 25 GSM05-15 GREEN PARADE Location: ANKARA Url: ENVI-KIDS - Environmental-Work with kids 24/07/ 2 08/08/ GSM05Green Parade / ENVI/KIDS/ART Vols / Partner: Our partner is Gulercin Primary School. This is the second time that we have been organizing workcamp together. For more information about the school please visit Work: Each year Gulercin Primary School organizes summer activities for the children between 10 and 16 years old. This year's theme is Environment. In order to enable international dialogue and intercultural learning and promote international solidarity among the children, this year the primary school would like to invite international volunteers who will take part in the summer activities for the children. Together with the children the volunteers will be take part in two different work; one is planting, gardening and vegetation in the forestry of the school and the other one is to prepare a parade in order to draw attention of the locals for preserving what nature gives us. Accommodation and Food: Guest house / Cafeteria Location and Leisure: Tekirdag is a Turkish commercial town centre with a harbor for agricultural products; the harbor is being expanded to accommodate a new rail link to the main freight line through Thrace. There are still some natural, public beaches in Tekirdag which volunteers would like to spend their time happily. Special Requirements: Motivation Letter which explains the previous experience and/or high motivation related to kids and artistic work Language: English. Terminals: Nearest international airport; Istanbul Page 27 of 40

28 Page 28 of 40 Referencia: 26 GSM06-15 TRACE THE TIME 1 Location: ANKARA Url: ARCH - Archaeology 24/07/ 2 08/08/ GSM06Trace the Time / ARCH Vols / Partner: We have been organizing workcamps with the Cine Municipality for many years. For more information about Cine and the municipality please visit http: // Work: Since 2004, Hacettepe University is running excavations in Tepecik Village of Cine. The findings show that the site belongs to late chalcolithic era and Mycenaean culture. The volunteers will be working together with the archeologists in the excavation area. The work will be hard and demanding under the sun. The volunteers will be responsible of documentation and archiving the findings. Accommodation and Food: Guest House / cafeteria Location and Leisure: Cine is situated on Aegean part of Turkey and a beautiful district, possessing picturesque views of nature. The town has been famous for its cultural and historic heritage which is known of the Maryssa legend in Greek mythology. This beautiful town is known for its cuisine as well. Meatball is one of the most delicious foods in Cine and its recipe is an ultimate secret. The town hosts Alabanda-Tepecik Village, one of the most important excavation area belongs to Mycenaean Culture. Language: English. Terminals: Nearest international airports; Istanbul or Izmir Page 28 of 40

29 Page 29 of 40 Referencia: 27 GSM07-15 HAPPY TOGETHER Location: ANKARA Url: ENVI - Environmental 31/07/ 3 15/08/ GSM07Happy Together / ENVI Vols / Partner: Our partner is Mut Municipality. We have been organizing workcamps with Mut Municipality since The inhabitants are very motivated to host such an international event in their small town. For more information: Work: With the help of the international workcamps that we have been organizing together with Mut Municipality, the Castle of Mut turned into a cultural centre for local young people. Each year, international groups took care of one part of the renovation work and last year it was the end of the renovation work. This year, the volunteers will take part in landscaping of the cultural centre created by the previous international groups. They will be responsible of weeding, flowering and planting. Accommodation and Food: Guest House / Cafeteria Location and Leisure: Located 165 km far away from Mersin, one of the biggest cities and important port of Turkey. Mut is a village surrounded by mountains and high plateaus. The region hosts Turcoman, still living with their old traditions in the high plateaus. The Mediterranean village will welcome the volunteers by very interesting customs of Turcoman, wedding ceremonies, natural beauties and historical sites. Mut is a member of Association of Historic Towns in Turkey touristic places like Dagpazar Church, Alahan Monastery, Karaseki and Aloada Cave in Mut. Trips for natural and touristy places, as well as, plateau excursions in the region will be organized as leisure time activities. Language: English Terminal: Nearest Airport: Istanbul or Ankara Page 29 of 40