GSM12 Kemaliye / Erzincan 12 – 27 August 2006 ENVI / RENO 18 vols
Work: During the workcamp the volunteers will be working in the greenhouses in the village as well as renovating the old city wall.
Food and accommodation: restaurant / under tents
Location: In the Munzur Mountains in eastern Turkey is Kemaliye the small town of Erzincan. Kemaliye is one of few Turkish towns to have preserved its late 19th century architecture, and its beauty is enhanced by its magnificent setting in the steep valley. Beyond the orchards and fields along the river bank the town raises in terraces, the houses interspersed with shops, mosques, churches, schools and public buildings. Only at the point where the mountain rears into a sheer rock wall do the buildings and greenery come to an end.
Terminal: the nearest airport is; Ankara or Istanbul.
Summary List of GSM’s Workcamps – 2006
No Name Location Dates Type Vols
GSM01 CBU Manisa 08/07-23/07 ENVI/RENO 18
GSM02 SDU Isparta 08/07-23/07 ENVI 28
GSM03 Avcilar-1 Istanbul 15/07-29/07 ENVI/RENO 18
GSM04 Bogazici Istanbul 15/07-30/07 RENO 18
GSM05 Tekirdag Tekirdag 15/07-30/07 ENVI 18
GSM06 Alacati Izmir 22/07-06/08 RENO 18
GSM07 Afyonkarahisar Afyonkarahisar 22/07-06/08 ENVI/RENO 18
GSM08 Avcilar-2 Istanbul 29/07-13/08 ENVI/RENO 18
GSM09 Golbasi Ankara 29/07-13/08 ENVI/RENO 18
GSM10 Kutlukent Samsun 05/08-20/08 RENO/CONS 18
GSM11 Mut Mersin 12/08-27/08 RENO/REST 18
GSM12 Kemaliye Erzincan 12/08-27/08 ENVI/RENO 18
GSM13 Damar Artvin 19/08-03/09 ENVI 18
GSM14 Karaburun Izmir 19/08-03/09 RENO 18
GSM15 Urla Izmir 29/08-13/09 CONS 18
GSM16 Safranbolu Karabuk 29/08-13/09 ENVI/FEST 18
GSM17 Didim Aydin 02/09-17/09 ENVI/RENO 18
GSM18 Yenisehir Mersin 02/09-17/09 RENO 18
GSM19 Hasandede Kirikkale 02/09-17/09 ENVI/RENO 18
GSM20 Mersin Mersin 02/09-17/09 RENO 18
GSM21 YTU Istanbul 09/09-24/09 ENVI/RENO 18
GSM01 CBU / Manisa 08 – 23 July 2006 ENVI/RENO 18 vols
Work: During the camp, the volunteers will take part in the some practical environmental and renovation work in the campus area.
Food and accommodation: cafeteria/guest house
Location: Manisa, situated in the Aegean Region, is an attractive, modern city with a far-reaching past. Since the great Ottoman Sultans chose Manisa as the training ground for crown princes, there are many examples of Ottoman architecture, as well as Seljuk. Celal Bayar University Campus is located very close to the city center with its good campus facilities. It takes only 15 minutes on foot to the center from the campus also there are buses every 10 minutes to/from the city center.
Terminal: Nearest international airport; ?zmir
GSM02 SDU / Isparta 08 – 23 July 2006 ENVI 28 (18 int+10 Tr)
Work: During this camp, the international volunteers together with Turkish volunteers will take part in environmental work in the campus area such as planting trees, flowering, gardening, painting, etc and in addition they will be involving in painting and some practical renovation work.
Food and accommodation: in the cafeteria / in a guest house
Location: Isparta is one of the prettiest cities in the Mediterranean region, full of fragrant roses and beautiful lakes of peaceful waters. It is surrounded by impressive caves. Isparta leaves a big impression on the visitors with its Selcuk fortress, its Byzantine churches, its ancient city of Antiocheis and Egirdir Lake, which is one of the most famous lakes for its various kinds of butterflies.
Terminal: The nearest international airport; Antalya, Ankara and Istanbul.
GSM03 Avcilar-1 / Istanbul 15 – 29 july 2006 ENVI/RENO 18 vols
Work: During the camp the volunteers will be involved in renovation and environmental work within Avcilar Campus.
Food and accommodation: in the cafeteria / in student dormitory
Location: Istanbul is the only city in the world built on two continents. It’s possible to see the valuable remains of these civilizations, standing with glamour and mysticism as a harmonious link between East and West, past and present, antique and modern. Istanbul University is one of the biggest universities of Istanbul and it has many campuses all around the province. The location of the workcamp is Avcilar Campus; it is from 50 minutes distance to Istanbul city center by public transportation.
Terminal: the nearest international airport; Istanbul.
GSM04 Bogazici / Istanbul 15 – 30 july 2006 RENO 18 vols
Work: During camp the volunteers will be involved in practical renovation work in the campus area and the university groove.
Food & Accommodation: In the cafeteria / in the student dormitory
Location: Istanbul is the only city in the world built on two continents. It’s a city designed to be the capital of three empires. Today it’s possible to see the valuable remains of these civilizations, standing with glamour and mysticism as a harmonious link between East and West, past and present, antique and modern. Bogazici University is at the very center of Istanbul with its excellent view of Bosporus.
Terminal: The nearest international airport; Istanbul.
GSM05 Tekirdag / Tekirdag 15 – 30 july 2006 ENVI 18 vols
Work: During camp the volunteers will be take part in cleaning the beaches as well as they will be involved in the activities for raising awareness about environmental protection.
Food & Accommodation: In the cafeteria / guest house
Location: Tekirdag is on the Marmara Sea coast of Thrace and has been settled from the beginning of history and its name originates from the color of the surrounding mountains. People, who live in Tekirdag, are like the sunflowers which grow in abundance here and they turn their faces towards the sun, the sun of civilization. With its beautiful bays and beaches, Tekirdag is 3 hours far away from Istanbul.
Terminal: The nearest international airport; Istanbul.
GSM06 Alaçati / Izmir 22 july – 06 august 2006 RENO 18 vols
Work: During the camp the volunteers will take part in the renovation of the football ground and some practical work in the public parks.
Food & Accomodation: self catering and in a cafeteria / in a building
Location: Alacati is situated on Cesme Peninsula, which forms the Gulf of Izmir. Alacati (Alaçat?, Agrilya), a Mediterranean town on the Western coast of Turkey, which has been famous for its architecture, vineyards and windmills for over 150 years, has now made its name in the world of windsurfing. It is known as the Turkish Riviera, with crystal clear water, consistent and steady wind (for an average of 300 days a year). It is about 70kms to Izmir.
Terminal: the nearest international airport; Izmir or Istanbul.
GSM07 Afyonkarahisar / Afyonkarahisar 22 july – 06 august 2006 ENVI/RENO 18 vols
Work: During the camp the volunteers will be involved in the renovation of public parks and do some practical environmental work.
Food & Accommodation: In a cafeteria / in a student dormitory
Location: The city of Afyonkarahisar is located as a gateway between the sea and the inner regions of Anatolia. The history of the city goes back to 4000BC. It is a spa-center with thermal baths and it is famous for specific “Turkish delight”.
Terminal: the nearest airport; Izmir, Ankara or Istanbul.
GSM08 Avcilar-2 / Istanbul 29 July – 13 August 2006 ENVI/RENO 18 vols
Work: During the camp the volunteers will be involved in renovation and environmental work within Avcilar Campus.
Food and accommodation: in the cafeteria / in student dormitory
Location: Istanbul is the only city in the world built on two continents. It’s possible to see the valuable remains of these civilizations, standing with glamour and mysticism as a harmonious link between East and West, past and present, antique and modern. Istanbul University is one of the biggest universities of Istanbul and it has many campuses all around the province. The location of the workcamp is Avcilar Campus; it is from 50 minutes distance to Istanbul city center by public transportation.
Terminal: the nearest international airport; Istanbul.
GSM09 Golbasi / Ankara 29 July – 13 August 2006 ENVI/RENO 18 vols
Work: During the camp, the volunteers will be renovating the public parks as well as doing some environmental work around the lake.
Food and accommodation: cafeteria / dormitory
Location: Ankara, the capital city is the living witness of establishment of Turkish Republic. Today’s modern city, situated at the core of Anatolia, hides an ancient site behind, dating back even to prehistorically time. The remains from Urartian, Phrygian and Hittite periods have beautified the area here, now fascinating the visitors by enlivening the respective periods. The foundation is located in Golbasi, suburb of Ankara. Golbasi sits by Lake Mogan and it is 50 minutes far away from the city center. It is one of the places where the people of Ankara visit very often at the weekends.
Terminal: the nearest international airport; Ankara or Istanbul
GSM10 Kutlukent / Samsun 05 – 20 August 2006 RENO/CONS 18 vols
Work: During the workcamp the volunteers will work in the renovation and construction of a picnic area which belongs to municipality.
Food & Accommodation: restaurant / dormitory
Location: Kutlukent is the lovely and very typical northern district of Samsun, called Amissos in the ancient times, is the largest city on the Black Sea coast. Samsun was important during the Turkish Independence War as the spot where Ataturk landed to organize the defense of the country. The extraordinary equestrian statue of Ataturk at the city park stands as a memorial of that day.
Terminal: the nearest international airport; Ankara or Istanbul
GSM11 Mut / Mersin 12 – 27 August 2006 RENO / REST 18 vols
Work: During this camp the volunteers will take part in the renovation of an old building which belongs to municipality as well as do some practical restoration work around Mut Castle.
Food & Accommodation: in a cafeteria / in a pension
Location: Located 165km far away from Mersin, one of the biggest cities and an 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. This Mediterranean village will welcome the volunteers by very interesting customs of Turcoman, wedding ceremonies, natural beauties and historical sites
Terminal: The nearest International airport; Adana or Ankara.
GSM12 Kemaliye / Erzincan 12 – 27 August 2006 ENVI / RENO 18 vols
Work: During the workcamp the volunteers will be working in the greenhouses in the village as well as renovating the old city wall.
Food and accommodation: restaurant / under tents
Location: In the Munzur Mountains in eastern Turkey is Kemaliye the small town of Erzincan. Kemaliye is one of few Turkish towns to have preserved its late 19th century architecture, and its beauty is enhanced by its magnificent setting in the steep valley. Beyond the orchards and fields along the river bank the town raises in terraces, the houses interspersed with shops, mosques, churches, schools and public buildings. Only at the point where the mountain rears into a sheer rock wall do the buildings and greenery come to an end.
Terminal: the nearest airport is; Ankara or Istanbul.
GSM13 Damar / Artvin 19 August – 03 September 2006 ENVI 18 vols
forest of Damar.
Food and accommodation: guest house / self catering
Location: Damar is small town of Artvin, which is situated in the north east of Turkey and a lovely district, possessing picturesque views of nature. Typical of this region, wide forests cover the area and this landscape of mountains and lakes, plateaus and rivers together with the traditional settings of pretty wooden houses, offers a pleasant atmosphere.
Terminal: the nearest airport is; Trabzon or Istanbul.
GSM14 Karaburun / Izmir 19 August – 03 September 2006 RENO 18 vols
Work: During the workcamp the volunteers will take part in the renovation and construction of a path in the recreation area close to the beach.
Food and accommodation: cafeteria / under tents
Location: The Karaburun Peninsula lies in West-Anatolia, on the Turkish Aegean Coast and 45 minutes to Izmir. The Karaburun Peninsula has most probably already been inhabited since prehistory. But the most important traces of settlements date from the classical period. The villagers of the Karaburun Peninsula stay attached to their old traditions and habits, of which hospitality and open-heartedness are the most typical qualities.
Terminal: the nearest airport is; Izmir.
GSM15 Urla / Izmir 29 August – 13 September 2004 CONS 18 vols
Work: During this camp the volunteers will take part in the construction of a public park in town.
Food and accommodation: in a restaurant / in a guest house.
Location: Urla, named Clazomenea in the ancient days, is a peaceful place to visit where you can taste the natural and historical beauties of Cesme Peninsula. It’s only 30 minutes from Izmir. Urla is surrounded by many historical places and natural beauties such as Cesme, where you can see the perfect beaches; Kusadasi, with its very live city life and deepest blue sea; Pergamum; Virgin Mary; Ephesus; etc…
Terminal: the nearest international airport; Izmir.
GSM16 Safranbolu / Karabuk 29 August– 13 September2006 ENVI / FEST 18 vols
Municipality. The inhabitants are looking forward to meeting with the international group.
Work: During the camp the volunteers will take part in some practical environmental work around the town, such as planting, gardening and taking care of the trees as well as they will be involved in the preparation of the local festival.
Food and accommodation: in a cafeteria / in a guest house
Location: Safranbolu, 127kms southeast of Zonguldak, is like a museum of traditional Turkish architecture and it is under protection of UNESCO. It is the castle on the hill is a perfect spot for an overall view of the pretty town. The town is renowned with its traditional houses which are really praiseworthy all from 17th century.
Terminal: the nearest international airport; Istanbul.
GSM17 Didim / Aydin 02 – 17 September 2006 ENVI / RENO 18 vols
Work: During the workcamp the volunteers will take part in practical environmental and renovation work in the parks of the village.
Food and accommodation: in a cafeteria / pension
Location: Didim (Didyma) was one of the luckiest settlements of antiquity since it sheltered one of the most sacred spots of those times, it is the Temple of Apollo, still standing in Didim with its impressive view, though it has been attacked and burned several times. This lovely Aegean village at the cost welcomes visitors with its history and beautiful beaches.
Terminal: the nearest international airport, Izmir or Istanbul
GSM18 Yenisehir / Mersin 02 – 17 September 2006 RENO 18 vols
Work: During this camp, the volunteers will take part in the planting trees, flowering and gardening in one of the public parks of the suburb.
Food and accommodation: in a cafeteria / in a guest house
Location: Mersin is one of the most modern provinces with palm-lined avenues and a good base for visiting the nearby historical sites and beaches. It is also the largest port of the Turkish Mediterranean. One may find all the comforts of a big city and all the characteristics of a Mediterranean city. Yenisehir is one of the suburbs of Mersin and the municipality is very experienced with international youth exchanges especially with Japan.
Terminal: the nearest airport; Adana, Ankara or Istanbul.
GSM19 Hasandede / Kirikkale 02– 17 September 2006 ENVI/RENO 18 vols
Work: During the workcamp the volunteers will take part in some practical environmental work during the vintage as well as they will be involved in artistic painting of the town walls.
Food and accommodation: self catering / under tents
Location: Hasandede is situated 11 kms from Kirikkale and 90 kms from Ankara, a lovely town with rich cultural heritage. The region is famous for its vineyards and home made vine as well as the philosopher Hasandede whose name was given to the town. This very typical inner Anatolian town welcomes the visitors with its rich cultural and historical heritage and its traditions.
Terminal: the nearest airport; Ankara or Istanbul.
GSM20 Mersin / Mersin 02 – 17 september 2006 RENO 18 vols
Partner: We have been orginizing work camps in cooperation with Mersin Metropolitan Municipality since 2001. For more information about this municipality please visit: www.mersin-bld.gov.tr
Work: During this camp the volunteers will take part in the renovation of public parks and in addition in some practical environmental works such as planting, grassing etc.
Food and accomodation: in a restaurant / in a guest house
Location: Mersin is one of the most provinces with palm-lined avenues and a good bas efor visiting the nearby historical sites and beaches. It is also the largest port of Turkish Mediterannean. One may find all the comforts of a big city and all the characteistics of a Mediterannean city. Although Mersin dates from 19th century, it occupies extremely ancient cities.
Terminal: The nearest international airport; Adana, Ankara or Istanbul.
GSM21 YTU / Istanbul 09– 24 september 2006 ENVI / RENO 18 vols
Partner: We have been organizing workcamps in cooperation with Yildiz Technical University since 2001. In order to have more information about the university please visit: www.ytu.edu.tr
Work: During the camp the volunteers will take part in some environmental work in the campus are like plating trees, taking care of the special type of grass called “Ottoman Grass”. They may also be involved in some painting work.
Food and accomodation: cafeteria / student dormitory
Location: Istanbul is the only city in the world built on two continents. It is a province designed to be the capital of three empires. Today it is possible to see the precious remains of these civilizations, standing with glamour and mysticism as a harmonious link between East and West, past and present, antique and modern. Yildiz Technical University Campus is located in Garden of Yildiz Palace, that’s why in the campus it is possible to see very precious type of trees and flowers. It is also at the very center of Istanbul.
Terminal: the nearest international airport; Istanbul
GENCTUR – 2006 INTERNATIONAL VOLUNTARY WORK CAMPS PROGRAM
GEN-4.07 HELP FOR DISABLED SINOP 01.07 – 30.07
Alternative camp (www.alternativecamp.org) is a place for disabled people both psychical and mental and people with special needs of all kinds. Here all kind of sport programs, social, educational and training activities are held. Thus it is a very challenging and hard work. Please note that the working hours might be longer than other work camps and your service might be requested any time of the day.Volunteers are expected to assist all manual and social work organized at the camp as well as helping for the daily services like cleaning, gardening, etc. You can also develop new activities depending on your talents. andidates should have a strong motivation to work with disabled people, socially disadvantaged groups & individuals and write a detailed motivation letter including their experience (if any) and wish to be a part of a hard working team. Previous experiences are preferable but good mood & good wills are essential.
Work: Serving and assisting the disabled people in their daily life at the camp site, assisting the instructors during sport activities and courses, organizing and running social activities, manual work concerning reparations, gardening, cleaning, leading groups for trekking and excursions.A: Under tents. You can bring your own tent if you want privacy. Sleeping bag and mat are necessary. Q: Volunteers talented on sports, indoor & outdoor activities, music, drama, fine arts, swimming and diving, handicrafts will be preferred. A motivation letter should be sent along with the application form. F: Will be served at the centre. LA: English. Turkish might be helpful but not necessary. LO: Sinop is a city in the north of Turkey by the Black Sea coast. Terminal: Istanbul
GEN-5.05 TEACH CAMP-1 DEVREK 24.06-09.07 EDU 10 VOLS
Devrek is a big town with 50.000 inhabitants and famous for hand made, wooden walking sticks. It has already hosted 4 work camps in the past to paint the classrooms of 2 schools & practise English with the pupils. This year volunteers are going to work with Anatolian High School students of 14 -17 years to practice English. Work: Practising English with the teenagers. Accommodation: In the dormitory of the school. The sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. Food: Will be supplied at the school canteen. Language: English. Special Requirement: Volunteers need not to be a native speaker but must have a good level of English. A motivation letter must be sent with the application form. Location: Devrek is in the northwest of Turkey. Nearest city is Zonguldak. Terminal: Istanbul. Note: No alcohol is permitted during the camp at the campsite.
GEN-5.06 AFACAN–1 YENI SAKRAN 30.06 – 21.07 SOCI / KIDS 5 VOLS
GEN-5.18 AFACAN -2 YENI SAKRAN 21.07 – 11.08 SOCI / KIDS 5 VOLS
Work: Counselling a group of children between 10 - 15 years of age and leading several activities for the children. Accommodation: In 3-4 bedded rooms with toilet and shower. Sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. Food: Will be supplied at the campsite. The counsellors will eat together with the group of children whom they are responsible for. Language: English. Location: Yeni Sakran is by the Aegean Sea, in west of Turkey. The next city is Izmir. Terminal: Istanbul
GEN-5.09 TEACH CAMP-2 SAKARYA 03.07 – 15.07 EDU / KIDS 15 VOLS
Sakarya is on of the big cities, which was badly affected by the earthquake in 1999. Many schools have been destroyed because of the earthquake and new ones were built right after, in safe areas. EN-KA Foundation has established a private school where it covers all the costs of the school and students. Most of the pupils have lost at least one member of their family in the earthquake. We had a very nice experience during the camp last year and thus planned a 3 weeks work camp for this year. Work k: Practising English in classrooms with the school kids who are between 10-15 years old. Apart from practising, social activities like chess, sports (swimming, basketball, volleyball, athletic), drama, handicrafts, in & outdoor games, music & dance will be held. The English teachers of the school will be leading the project. All lessons and activities are planned for the mornings, afternoons are free. Accommodation: In the dormitory of the school. The sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. Food: Will be supplied at the school. Language: English. Special Requirements: Volunteers need not to be a native speaker but must have a good level of English. Experience on the activities mentioned above and willingness for working with children, being patient towards children will be a plus to be selected. A motivation letter must be sent with the application form. Location: Sakarya is in the northwest of Turkey. T: Istanbul.
GEN-5.13 HOLIDAY WITH KIDS ILGAZ- CANKIRI 13.07 – 27.07 SOCI 15 VOLS
Every summer, Child Protection Centre offers a short-term holiday in different locations for the kids staying in the centre. The aim is to give the children a chance to be out of the centre and have a different experience. This year the holiday is planned for a mountain complex. International volunteers will help the staff of the centre for organizing different social activities for the kids like games, handicrafts, teaching basic English, sports, etc.
W: Organizing social activities for the kids in a holiday centre. A: Under big tents but sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. F: Will be provided in the centre.
LA: English. LO: Ilgaz Mountain is in middle Anatolia with a height of 1600 m. T: Istanbul. Note: No alcohol is permitted during the camp at the campsite. Smoking is not allowed while with the kids.
GEN-6.03 RESEARCH CENTER 08.05 – 22.05 ENVI 10 VOLS
HRI-Horticultural Research Institute of Yalova city needs volunteers for all kind of gardening, farming and environmental development work at its land. The institute offers internship possibilities for students of agriculture & horticulture but this work camp is open to all volunteers. Living conditions and social facilities will be high comparing other work camps like sleeping in double rooms with toilet and shower.
W: All kind of manual gardening work in an area of 1200 hectares. A: In double rooms with toilet and shower. . Sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. Food: Will be served in the refectory of the premises. Location: Yalova is in the north west of Turkey by the Marmara Sea. Terminal: Istanbul
GEN-6.04 CLEAN BEACH ZEYTINLI 24.06-05.07 TEEN / ENVI 10 VOLS+15 Local Teens
Local teenagers of Zeytinli Town are waiting for their age-mates to have a nice time together while working for an awareness campaign held by the municipality about keeping the beach clean. This camp if for young people between 15-17 years of age. 10 international teenage volunteers will work together with 15 local teenagers.
Zeytinli is a seaside town that also offers a lot of different activities for young people. The municipality has already hosted 7 camps of GENCTUR where the participants always left happy. Work: Participating in the environmental awareness campaign, collecting garbage and thrown materials at the beach. Accommodation: In the guesthouse of the municipality with shared bathrooms. Weekends may be spent with the families of the local participants. Sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. Food: Will be supplied at the site. Language: English. Location: Zeytinli is in the northwest of Turkey. Next city is Balikesir. Terminal: Istanbul Note: No smoking and use of alcohol including beer during the whole camp. Extra Fee: 50 Euro
GEN-6.12 RECYCLING KARAYAZI 08.07 – 25.07 MANU / ENVI 15 VOLS
The boarding school of the town wishes to host an international group of volunteers to give an international perspective for their recycling campaign.
W: Collecting old newspapers and used papers from the houses and shops in the town + Planting trees. A: In the school dormitory. Sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. Food: Will be served in the school. LA: English. LO: Karayazi is a small town in the east of Turkey at an altitude of 1600m. The nearest city is Erzurum. T: Istanbul. Note: No alcohol is permitted during the camp at the campsite.
GEN-9.10 DRAWING CAMP YENI SAKRAN 04.07 – 14.07 ART / KIDS 5 VOLS
Talented volunteers on drawing are welcome to paint the outside walls of a youth centre. The centre is used for summer camps especially for teenage groups. It is by the seaside. Volunteers will also help to the campers during drawing lessons as part of their job.
Work: Forming a mural on the walls surrounding the youth centre and working with kids to lead drawing lessons. Accommodation: At the youth centre. Sleeping bag is not necessary. Food: All meals will be supplied at the centre. Language: English. Qualification: Volunteers must be able to plan and create a mural by their own.
Location: Yeni Sakran is a small town in the west of Turkey, 70 km. from Izmir. T: Istanbul.
GEN-9.19 DRAW ON THE WALLS EDIRNE 21.07 – 05.08 ART / MANU 15 VOLS
Edirne, one of the old capitals of the Ottoman Empire, is inviting international volunteers for a voluntary project as well as for discovering its cultural and natural beauties. Volunteers with drawing and painting abilities are needed to draw & paint the garden walls surrounding a primary. For this camp you don’t need to be an artist or a professional but if you like drawing, painting and the kids this camp is suitable for you.
W: White washing, drawing and painting the garden walls. A: In a dormitory near by the school, sleeping bag & mat are not necessary. F: Volunteers will prepare their own meals by the food provided. LA: English. LO: Edirne is the border city of Bulgaria, in north west of Turkey. T: Istanbul. Note: No alcohol is permitted during the camp at the campsite.
GEN-11.01 LET’S LEARN TOGETHER 01.04.05 – 30.05.2006 TEACH 5 vols
This is a special project for individual volunteers who can teach English to the farmer families who are going to host foreign volunteers in their organic farms in the summer season. Minimum stay is for 2 weeks and any longer stays are welcome. Volunteers need not to be native English speakers. Turkish is not necessary as well but could be helpful. These farms are in different regions of Turkey and in each farm will host only 1 volunteer in this project. The volunteers may help to the daily farm work or try to learn Turkish from the farmers if they want.
W: Teaching daily spoken English to a family. A: The families will supply free board & lodging for the volunteers. Sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. F: Will be eaten with the family. L: Farms are located in rural areas all over Turkey and the placement will be done according to the availability of the farms when the volunteers applied. T: Istanbul. Note: No alcohol is permitted during the camp at the campsite.
GEN-11.02 SET UP YENI SAKRAN 08.04 – 22.04 MANU 5 VOLS
Afacan Youth Centre is going to host several work camps and youth exchange groups in the summer. As it was closed for the winter, everything has to be set up again to make the centre ready for the season. Please note that the centre is out of the town and in these dates the only locals will be the staff of the centre. The nearest town is 4 km.
Work: Helping the staff to clean the rooms, reorganize the garden, set up the beds, some repairing, white washing etc. Accommodation: At the youth centre. Sleeping bag is not necessary. Food: All meals will be supplied at the centre. Language: English. Location: Yeni Sakran is a small town in the west of Turkey, 70 km. from Izmir. T: Istanbul.
GEN-11.08 DISABLED CENTRE TUNCELI 01.07 – 17.07 RENO / CONS 15 VOLS
Association for Psychical Handicapped has constructed a centre for education and rehabilitation of the disabled people in the surrounding. The centre aims to organize social activities & trainings for the disable people as well as offering them curing facilities. Although the centre is going to open in June there will be still work to do for the garden.
W: Landscaping the garden of the centre, making a garden wall around it. A: In the centre in 2-3 bedded rooms. Sleeping bag & mat are not necessary. F: Volunteers will prepare their meals by given food. LA: English. LO: Tunceli is a city in the east of Turkey. T: Istanbul. Due to the distance, the departure to the campsite is on the 02.07.2006, early in the morning. Thus all the volunteers have to be present on 01.07.06 at the orientation meeting in GENCTUR office. Note: No alcohol is permitted during the camp at the campsite.
GEN-11.11 PAVING ROADS SARKOY 08.07 - 23.07 CONS / MANU 15 VOLS
Sarkoy is a seaside town where the population triples in the summer season. The
asphalt material that covers the roads in the town is planned to be replaced by paving stones. This is a repeating project. Last year’s camp was a successful one and the municipality decided to host another international group of volunteers. The volunteers will help the municipal staff for paving the roads by the stones.
Work: Paving the roads. Accommodation: In a dormitory with shared bathrooms and showers. Food: Will be supplied in the dormitory. Language: English. Location: Sarkoy is in the northwest of Turkey. The next city is Tekirdag. Terminal: Istanbul
GEN-11.14 WELCOMING ENTRANCE DUZCE 13.07 – 27.07 CONS 15 VOLS
Aydinpinar is an exemplary village in its surrounding and offers a lot of alternatives for visitors like waterfalls, trekking roads, trout fish pools, cool springs etc. The village management is planning to reorganize the entrance of the village by enlarging the roads. They will pave stones on the sides and also create a biking road. W: Paving stones on the pavements. A: In a house reserved for the volunteers. Sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. F: Volunteers will prepare their meals by the food provided. LA: English LO: Düzce is a city in the North west of Turkey & on the Istanbul – Ankara motorway. T: Istanbul.
GEN-11.15 PLAYGROUND & BEACH DURUSU 15.07 – 29.07 CONS-ENVI 15 VOLS
Durusu is a calm town in the winter but summers are very lively. The sea is only 4 km. away. Many people come to the lake or sea and to the countryside for a picnic in the weekends. Volunteers will be working to surround a children playground with a wall in the weekdays and weekends they will be busy with cleaning the beach on the weekends. Free days will be in weekdays as well.
W: Constructing a garden wall around a playground and cleaning the beach. A: In the caravans. Sleeping bag and mats are necessary. F: Will be prepared by the volunteers by the given food.
LA: English. LO: Near Istanbul. T: Istanbul.
GEN-11.16 LES FRANCOPHONES SARKISLA 15.07 – 30.07 RENO 15 VOLS
L’internat de ville Sarkisla accueil environ 200 élevés. Les volontaires internationaux vont aider aux personnelles en réorganisant les jardins de l’école pour les donner un meilleur état.
TRAVAIL: Réorganisation des jardins de l’internat. ACCOMODATION: Dans les dortoirs. Sac de couchage n’est pas nécessaire. NOURRITURE: Les repas vont être servis à l’école. LANGUE: Français LOCATION: Sarkisla est à l’Est de la Turquie. La ville la plus proche est Sivas. TERMINAL: Istanbul. Note : L’alcool est interdit pendant le chantier sur le site du chantier.
GEN-11.16 FRANCOPHONS SARKISLA 15.07 – 30.07 RENO 15 VOLS
The boarding school in Sarkisla Town hosts around 200 pupils studying in the different schools of the town. International volunteers will help the school staff to reorganize the school garden to offer a better usage. W: Reorganizing the school garden. A: In the dormitory of the school. Sleeping bag & mat are not necessary. F: Will be served in the school. LA: French. LO: Sarkisla is in the east of Turkey. The nearest city is Sivas. T: Istanbul.
Note: No alcohol is permitted during the camp at the campsite.
GEN-11.17 VILLAGE ROAD EGIRDIR 20.07 – 03.08 CONS 15 VOLS
The roads of the Serpil village need to be paved to get rid of the mud. Thus the hospitable locals are waiting for the international volunteers to help them for paving the roads. Work: Paving the roads by stones. Accommodation: In a building, sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. Food: Will be supplied by the locals. Language: English. Location: Egirdir is in the west of Turkey. Next city is Isparta. Terminal: Istanbul.
Note: No alcohol is permitted during the camp at the campsite.
GEN-11.20 SALDA LAKE YESILOVA 23.07 – 05.08 TEEN/MANU 10 + 15 Local teenagers
The youth and sport directory of the town is going to organize a summer camp for the local teenagers by the lake near the town. In order to give a chance to the local teenagers to meet their age mates from different cultures, GENCTUR offered an international teenage camp.
W: There will be light manual work during the camp such as garbage collecting from the lakeshores and painting a village school nearby. A: Under tents that are supplied. F: Will be served at the campsite. LA: English. LO: Salda is a small lake in south west of Turkey. The nearest city is Burdur. T: Istanbul. REGISTRATION FEE: There is an extra fee of 50. - EURO for this camp to cover the organizational cost. SPECIAL NOTE: Smoking & use of alcohol (including beer) are not allowed during the camp.
GEN-5.21 KIDS OF EAST TASLICAY 23.07 – 08.08. SOCI 15 VOLS
Taslicay is a town with 5000 inhabitants. The population is a mixture of Turks, Kurds and Azeris. The kids & youngsters of the town have no social activities for the summer. The international volunteers will bring a different atmosphere to the town. A motivation letter should be sent along with the application form indicating the fields that the volunteers can teach or assist.
W: Organizing social activities & practising English with the kids. A: In the dormitory of a school. F: Will be served in the school. LA: English. LO: Taslicay is in the north east of Turkey. The nearest city is Agri. T: Istanbul.
Note: No alcohol is permitted during the camp at the campsite.
GEN-11.22 YIBO-1 TUNCELI 29.07 – 15.08 RENO / CONS 15 VOLS
YIBO is a boarding school where 400 pupils of primary education are hosted. The school has to be repainted every year. There are also some landscaping work in the garden like creating a volleyball-basketball ground, paving the road to the school and creating some green areas in the garden.
W: Landscaping the garden of the school & paving a road. A: In the dormitory of the school. Sleeping bag & mat are not necessary. F: Will be served in the school. LA: English. LO: Tunceli is a city in the east of Turkey. T: Istanbul. Due to the distance, the departure to the campsite is on the 30.07.2006, early in the morning. Thus all the volunteers have to be present on 29.08.06 at the orientation meeting in GENCTUR office. Note: No alcohol is permitted during the camp at the campsite.
GEN-11.23 SCHOOL ROAD DEMIRCI 05.08 – 19.08 CONS / MANU 15 VOLS
Bardakci village is a settlement of the migrants from Bulgaria. The village is developing day by day and becoming an exemplary one. The administration of the village is planning to pave the road leading to the school in order to get rid of mud. W: Volunteers will pave stones on the road. A: In the old school building. Sleeping bag and mat are necessary. F: Will be supplied by the locals. LA: English. LO: Bardakci is a small village, in the west of Turkey. Next city is Manisa. T: Istanbul. Note: No alcohol is permitted during the camp at the campsite.
GEN-11.24 YIBO-2 GOLE 05.08 – 21.08 RENO 15 VOLS
YIBO is a boarding school in Gole Town. It hosts around 200 pupils in the season. A voluntary help is needed to paint the classrooms and the halls of the school. W: Painting & whitewashing the indoor walls of the school building. A: In the dormitory of the school. Sleeping bag & mat are not necessary. F: Will be served in the school. LA: English. LO: Gole is in the north east of Turkey. The nearest city is Ardahan. T: Istanbul. Due to the distance, the departure to the campsite is on the 30.07.2006, early in the morning. Thus all the volunteers have to be present on 29.08.06 at the orientation meeting in GENCTUR office. Note: No alcohol is permitted during the camp at the campsite.
Note: No alcohol is permitted during the camp at the campsite.
GEN-11.25 YIBO-3 CAYIRALAN 12.08 – 25.08 RENO 15 VOLS
YIBO is a boarding school in CayiralanTown. It hosts around 140 pupils in the season. A voluntary help is needed landscape the garden of the school. W: Reorganizing the school garden. A: In the dormitory of the school. Sleeping bag & mat are not necessary. F: Will be served in the school. LA: English. LO: Cayiralan is in the middle of Turkey. The nearest city is Yozgat. T: Istanbul. Note: No alcohol is permitted during the camp at the campsite.
GEN-11.26 SMALL PARK SAVASTEPE 25.08 – 08.09 RENO 10 VOLS
The Savastepe Municipality is trying to create more playgrounds for the kids and more green spaces in the town. Volunteers are invited to support this idea by transforming and empty area to a green place. W: Creating a small park for kids with a playground on it. A: In the dormitory of a boarding school. Sleeping bag & mat are not necessary. F: Will be served in the school. LA: English. LO: Savastepe town is in the north west of Turkey. Next city is Balikesir. T: Istanbul. Note: No alcohol is permitted during the camp at the campsite.
GEN-11.27 YOUTH CENTRE ZEYTINLI 04.09 – 18.09 RENO 15 VOLS
The Zeytinli Municipality has obtained an old building that they want to transform to a youth centre. There will be a lot of renovation work in the building. W: Restoring an old building, repairing, painting walls, and landscaping the garden. A: In the guesthouse of the municipality. Sleeping bag & mat are not necessary. F: Will be served in the guesthouse. LA: English. LO: Zeytinli is in the north west of Turkey. Next city is Balikesir. T: Istanbul.
GEN-11.28 LEADER TRAINING YENISAKRAN 01.09 – 14.09 TRAIN 15 VOLS
This camp is planned for the volunteers who have already been in a work camp either for the first time or many times in their life but never as a leader. First time or active volunteers who are interested in leading work camps in the following years will be trained here about intercultural exchanges, group leading, finances, problems etc. The enthusiasm they have gain in the work camps will be transferred to a real experience through discussions, games, and visits, experimental and practical working methods. This camp will also suit to the people who are training their own group leaders in their organisations. A motivation letter should be supplied together with the application form. A certificate will be given to the participants at the end of the work camp. Extra fee: 140 Euro, covers full board accommodation, training & materials.
Work: No practical work. Training will be given through games and study cases. Accommodation: In 2-3 bedded rooms with toilet and shower. Sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. Food: Will be supplied at the campsite. Language: English. Location: Yeni Sakran is by the Aegean Sea, in west of Turkey. The next city is Izmir. Terminal: Istanbul
GEN-11.29 APPLE GARDEN EGIRDIR 07.10 – 21.10 AGRI 15 VOLS
The municipality of Egirdir town has got an orchard where they grow local sweet apples. The sale of apples brings extra income to the town budget. W: The work of the volunteers will be picking & packing apples and loading them in the trucks. A: In a guesthouse. Sleeping bag and mat are not necessary. F: Will be served in a restaurant. LA: English. LO: Egirdir is a lovely lakeside town in the west of Turkey. The nearest city is Isparta. T: Istanbul.
GENCTUR – 2006 MTV PROGRAM
GEN-MTV4.1 ALTERNATIVE CAMP-1 YENI SAKRAN 01.05 – 30.10 SOCI / DISA 25
Alternative camp (www.alternativecamp.org) is a place for disabled people both psychical and mental and people with special needs of all kinds. Here all kind of sport programs, social, educational and training activities are held. Thus it is a very challenging and hard work. One can start any time and minimum stay is a month. Although, recommended maximum stay is 2 months longer stays up to 6 months are possible with the approval of the camp management.
Volunteers are expected to assist all manual and social work organized at the camp as well as helping for the daily services like cleaning, gardening, etc. You can also develop new activities depending on your talents. Interested volunteers will be trained as dive-buddies for disabled people with the standard of HSA (Disabled Scuba Association).
Candidates should have a strong motivation to work with disabled people, socially disadvantaged groups & individuals and write a detailed motivation letter including their experience (if any) and wish to be a part of a hard working team. Previous experiences are preferable but good mood & good wills are essential.
Work: Serving and assisting the disabled people in their daily life at the camp site, assisting the instructors during sport activities and courses, organizing and running social activities, manual work concerning reparations, gardening, cleaning, leading groups for trekking and excursions.
Accommodation: In triple rooms with bathroom. Qualifications: Volunteers talented on computers, sports, indoor & outdoor activities, music, drama, fine arts, swimming and diving, handicrafts will be preferred. Teachers of above mentioned fields and skippers for the camp boat are needed especially. A motivation letter should be sent along with the application form. Food: Will be served at the centre. Language: English. Turkish might be helpful but not necessary. Location: Yeni Sakran is in the west of Turkey by the Aegean Sea coast. Nearest city is Izmir. Terminal: Istanbul
Note: No alcohol is permitted during the camp at the campsite.
GENCTUR – 2006 INTERNATIONAL ART WORKSHOPS PROGRAM
GEN-AW-9.1 FETHIYE 06.05 - 20.05 ARTS 15
Photography + Carpet weaving + Rhythm
GEN-AW-9.2 FETHIYE 20.05 - 03.06 ARTS 15
Photography + Carpet weaving + Water painting + Rhythm
GEN-AW-9.3 FETHIYE 03.06 - 17.06 ARTS 15
Photography + Painting + Carpet weaving + Water painting + Rhythm
GEN-AW9.-4 FETHIYE 17.06 - 01.07 ARTS 15
Photography + Carpet weaving + Water painting + Painting + Rhythm
GEN-KK-9.5 FETHIYE 01.07 - 15.07 ARTS 15
Photography + Carpet weaving + Painting + Rhythm + Pottery
GEN-AW-9.6 FETHIYE 15.07 - 29.07 ARTS 15
Photography + Rhythm+ Water painting + Carpet weaving + Painting + Pottery + Yoga + Meditation + Reiki + Astrology + Tai chi
GEN-AW-9.7 FETHIYE 29.07 - 12.08 ARTS 15
Photography + Rhythm+ Water painting + Carpet weaving + Painting + Pottery + Yoga + Meditation + Reiki + Astrology + Tai chi
GEN-AW-9.8 FETHIYE 12.08 - 26.08 ARTS 15
Photography + Rhythm + Water painting + Carpet weaving + Painting + Salsa + Yoga + Meditation + Reiki + Astrology + Tai chi
GEN-AW-9.9 FETHIYE 26.08 - 09.09 ARTS 15
Photography + Rhythm+ Water painting + Carpet weaving + Painting + Pottery + Salsa + Yoga + Meditation + Reiki + Astrology + Tai chi
GEN-AW-9.10 FETHIYE 09.09 - 23.09 ARTS 15
Photography + Rhythm+ Water painting + Carpet weaving + Pottery + Yoga + Meditation + Reiki + Astrology + Tai chi
GEN-AW-9.11 FETHIYE 23.09 - 07.10 ARTS 15
Photography + Rhythm+ Water painting + Carpet weaving + Pottery + Pumpkin painting
GEN-AW-9.12 FETHIYE 07.10 - 21.10 ARTS 15
Photography + Rhythm + Carpet weaving + Pumpkin painting + Drama (role playing)
Kayaköy Art Camp is a place where different art workshops are held during the summer for international participants.
Please note that there is no work in these camps but the mentioned activities are taught to the participants. Thus, in order to cover the cost of accommodation, food and materials there is an extra fee of 320 €.
These camps are suitable for creative people who are interested in photography, painting, water painting, pottery, carpet weaving, drama, yoga, meditation, Reiki, Tai Chi, Astrology, rhythm and Salsa as well as the amateur or skilled artists of the arts mentioned above. But please note that not all fields are found in all periods.
People who like to share experience and learn from each other are welcome. Sight seeing tours, excursions, dia shows, and discos are being organized after the workshops. Swimming is a daily activity that the participants can do by their own apart from the organized activities.
Work: No manual work. Workshops will be held in the fields of arts mentioned above, before noon. Different social activities are run after the lunch.
Accommodation: In the garden of the campsite under a clear sky and many stars. Sleeping bag and mat are necessary. Tents are supplied but you can also bring your own if you want privacy. You can also sleep on the wooden beds provided under a bowel Food: Home made, delicious food is served.
Location: Fethiye is by the south Aegean Sea coast. The campsite Kayakoy is a small village and an ancient Greek settlement. Nearest city is Mugla. Language: English Fee: An extra fee of EURO 320.- will be charged on arrival to cover the cost of accommodation, food, and materials. It is possible to join in the following term with a discount of EURO 50.-. T : Istanbul.
GENCTUR – 2006 INTERNATIONAL ECO FARM CAMPS PROGRAM
ORGANIC FARM CAMPS 6.00 ALL YEAR AROUND AGRI / MANU / CONS 2-6 VOLS
The camps described below are located in different regions of Turkey. They are the samples of the traditional organic farming in Turkey as many other farmers use chemicals unfortunately. All camps offer a very close contact with the local people as the volunteers will be living & working together with the farmer families.
Some camps are ready to accept vols all year around but many of them prefer certain dates. Thus volunteers are requested to consider the time of availability of each camp. All volunteers have to meet in GENCTUR office in Istanbul as usual work camps. Orientations & departures are always on Sunday’s thus volunteers should arrive on Saturdays and spend a night in Istanbul in a youth Hostel at a cost of 10 Euro for bed & breakfast.
There will be different type of daily manual & sometimes hard work in each farm such as picking up vegetables or fruits; hoeing, raking or spading the soil; grafting or pruning the trees, watering the plants and trees, mowing grasses, weeding, animal feeding & caring, basic construction works, producing mud bricks, harvesting corps, drying leaves or seeds, processing grains, producing jam or sauce, dry stone wall making, etc. Of course not all these works will be faced in each farm and in each period but volunteers must be ready and agreed to do any kind of manual work requested. Teaching basic, daily English might be a task of the volunteers as well. Farmers will be working alongside and working hours may vary depending on the work. Also working hours will be longer than usual work camps, but farmers are tolerant towards volunteers unless they are not really lazy.
Minimum stay is for 2 weeks and farmers appreciate longer stays. It is also possible to spend your time in different farms at different regions.
Volunteers will stay in or near by the farms in separated rooms. Meals are mainly eaten with the family members. Mainly vegetarian food is served.
There is also a chance to be a paying guest in these farms without doing any work. In this case a contribution of 25 YTL (app.15 Euro) is charged by the farmers at the site, per person per day including full board accommodation (bed + 3 meals a day).
There is an inscription fee of 30 Euro for each camp for any period, both for volunteers and paying guests.
The number of the vols shown below is the total maximum number at the same time. So a volunteer may be the only one during his/her serving period if nobody else has applied for the same time & duration.
GEN-TATUTA01 KLAN FARM ECEABAT - CANAKKALE
While Levent Gursel travels between Istanbul and the Klan Farm that he, his sister Gulistan and brother-in-law Cengiz established (each passing year Levent increases the contribution to and time on the farm), Gulistan and Cengiz Arabacioglu and their children Cosku Deniz (13) and Ogulcan (8) live on the farm continuously. Senol Manga (a shepherd), his wife Lutfiye and their children Mesut and Meltem also stay on the farm. The Klan Farm, established according to organic principles in 1996 and which has operated accordingly since then, was certified as Organic in 2003. Besides the variety of fruit vegetables, legumes, and cereals that is produced at the moment for the family’s own consumption, 2000m2 of grapevine, 150 olive trees and animal feed are also cultivated. With 60 goats, 100 sheep, 350 chickens and 5 cows, milk and cheese production complements the animal husbandry activities on the farm. Guests may stay on the second floor of the farmhouse in three three-person rooms with a kitchen, a bathroom, water heated with solar energy, and two toilets (one alaturka and one alafranga) at their disposal; or they may use a 10 person capacity camping area. Guests can prepare and eat their own meals with provisions from the farm, or with the family downstairs. Visitors should note that there is no electricity at the Klan Farm.
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