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 Volunteer
Action for Peace (VAP) in Great Britain 2011
Some
additional information about the workcamps of VAP you will find here
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VAP
UK-03 / OTHONA COMMUNITY I / 09.07-23.07 / MANU / 12 vols
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more females
PROJECT: The Othona Community in Bradwell-on-Sea
was founded in 1946. It is a residential centre for people of different ages,
nationalities and backgrounds to seek a common understanding in the cause of peace.
Othona has welcomed YAP volunteers since the early 1970s. Othona is a multi-faith
non-dogmatic Christian Community founded next to one of the oldest churches in
the UK (654AD). It fully involves non-Christians. It is an experimental community
where work, play, drama, art and study are combined. Volunteers will be fully
integrated in the life of the community.
WORK: During the summer we
will be undertaking the refurbishment of our reed bed system alongside this there
is ongoing work to the grounds and gardens, ditches to be cleared and fencing
to be repaired and painted.
STUDY THEME: In 2011 there will be a single
discussion theme to which all VAP activists are invited to participate and share.
The subject is the United Nations Millennium Development Goals which were signed
up to by almost every state on Earth in the year 2000.
There are eight areas
targeted for action by the world community and these are the eradication of poverty
and hunger, the achievement of universal primary education, equality for women,
reduced child mortality, improved maternal health, effective treatment of diseases,
environmental sustainability and finally, the development of a global partnership
for development. These targets were to be achieved in 15 years.
With five
years to go what progress has been achieved? Is there anything we can do to promote
these positive ambitions?
All incoming volunteers to VAPs British projects
will be asked to find out about what each of their countries is doing to fulfill
the promises in the goals and this information will be shared with the others
and we hope it can lead to some wider discussion and activities.
ACCOMMODATION:
In tents close to the community centre. Food will be healthy and home made. Vegetarian
diets can be catered for.
LOCATION: The Othona Community is situated
on the east coast of Essex, next to a nature reserve. It is 5 Km from the nearest
village.
TERMINAL: London and Stansted airports and Southminster train
station are the closest for arrivals and departures.
LEISURE: During
the volunteers time there, there will be various themed study weeks including,
Drama and Worship, Moving to a Different Drum, Clowning Around Sat, Make a Joyful
Noise, Celtic Paths, From Building to Batik - details of these events can be viewed
on our website www.bos.othona.org Outside their work duties volunteers are encouraged
to join in these activities. way
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VAP UK-02 STANLEY PLAYSCHEME
22.07-06.08 KIDS 16 vols
no more females
PROJECT
and WORK: The Stanley Youth Centre where the playscheme takes place is a charitable
non-profit and non-governmental organisation with the purpose of providing recreational
activities for young people aged 8 to 25 years. The playscheme is an independent
community led scheme, run by a committee of volunteers. The playscheme is provided
for children aged 5 to 13 years. The international workcamp was added both to
support the playscheme and to demonstrate the internationalism of the centre.
The international volunteers will work alongside local volunteers in addition
to the playscheme committee volunteers. The Stanley Youth Centre Summer Playscheme
has been running for 30 years. The staff and volunteers at Stanley Youth Centre
understand what it is like to have international volunteers. This is a warm and
welcoming community.
The work with the children is the most important aspect
of this workcamp and volunteers will be expected to work with and supervise the
children at all sessions.Volunteers need to come well prepared to share their
own childhood experience through games, music and activities reflecting their
childhood culture. They need to be highly motivated for the work and able to use
initiative in a challenging working environment. However, there will be a lot
of support from the playscheme organisers and from the local volunteers.
STUDY
THEME: In 2011 there will be a single discussion theme to which all VAP activists
are invited to participate and share. The subject is the United Nations Millennium
Development Goals which were signed up to by almost every state on Earth in the
year 2000.
There are eight areas targeted for action by the world community
and these are the eradication of poverty and hunger, the achievement of universal
primary education, equality for women, reduced child mortality, improved maternal
health, effective treatment of diseases, environmental sustainability and finally,
the development of a global partnership for development. These targets were to
be achieved in 15 years.
With five years to go what progress has been achieved?
Is there anything we can do to promote these positive ambitions?
All incoming
volunteers to VAPs British projects will be asked to find out about what each
of their countries is doing to fulfill the promises in the goals and this information
will be shared with the others and we hope it can lead to some wider discussion
and activities.
ACCOMMODATION: The living conditions at the youth centre
will be basic and crowded. There are camp beds to sleep on but no special sleeping
area; there are showers, a fully equipped kitchen including a washing machine
and dish washer, a communal area which can be used by the group in the evenings,
and shops nearby. The volunteers must live together as a community, sharing common
tasks. All volunteers will need to take some responsibility for the group life.
LOCATION: Stanley (Co.Durham) is situated at 15 kms SW of Newcastle-upon-Tyne
(NE of England).
TERMINAL: Newcastle, Durham Tees Valley and Doncaster
airports, Newcastle and Durham train stations and Stanley bus station are the
closest for arrivals and departures.
SPECIAL REMARK: A police check
translated to English and a motivation letter are needed for working with children
in the UK. Please send it in advance together with the Volunteer Exchange Form.
For more information on VAP UK,
visit: www.vap.org.uk way
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