International Volunteer Workcamps - season 2008
Bulgaria
	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	SCI	Bulgaria	BG-CVS 10.1	RENO	28.07.2008	10.08.2008	18+
	description
	BG-CVS 10.1 GIGINTZI MONASTERY (Gigintzi village)
	28/07 – 10/08. 12 vols
	Description: RENO, HERI
	
	The monastery “St. St. Cozma and Damyan” is located in the municipality of Breznik, western part of Bulgaria at a 
	distance of about 50 km from Sofia. This is a very remote and quiet place embedded in the beautiful landscape of 
	the Cherna Gora mountain.
	The aim of the project is to create better life conditions in the monastery, which is inhabited by a few monks and 
	novices who are trying to bring new life to the place. They grow their own food in the monastery garden and tend to
	 the animals.
	W: The volunteers will help with renovation works in the monastery, prepare the winter supplies, gather hay etc. 
	They could also contribute to the everyday tasks of the monastery (work in the small farm and attend to the 
	garden).
	S: Presentation of the local cultural heritage, excursions in the region (please be prepared to have 15 euros for 
	excursions, in case of need). Volunteers will have the possibility to learn about orthodox liturgy, philosophy and 
	music. They will have the possibility to learn how to beat butter, prepare yoghurt and cheese. 
	A: In the monastery in sleeping rooms. Very simple sanitary conditions. There is no telephone. Electricity from 
	solar panels. Simple, mainly organic food, grown in the monastery garden. Please, bring your sleeping bag!
	X: Readiness to respect the rules within the monastery and to spend two weeks in a very remote place far from 
	any village or public transport; interest in cultural learning, religion studies, orthodox music, the history of the 
	region. No wheelchair accessibility.
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	SCI	Bulgaria	BG-CVS 10.2	RENO	25.08.2008	07.09.2008	18+
	description
	BG-CVS 10.2 GIGINTZI MONASTERY (Gigintzi village)
	25/08 – 07/09 12 vols
	Description: RENO, HERI
	
	The monastery “St. St. Cozma and Damyan” is located in the municipality of Breznik, western part of Bulgaria at a 
	distance of about 50 km from Sofia. This is a very remote and quiet place embedded in the beautiful landscape of 
	the Cherna Gora mountain.
	The aim of the project is to create better life conditions in the monastery, which is inhabited by a few monks and 
	novices who are trying to bring new life to the place. They grow their own food in the monastery garden and tend to
	 the animals.
	W: The volunteers will help with renovation works in the monastery, prepare the winter supplies, gather hay etc. 
	They could also contribute to the everyday tasks of the monastery (work in the small farm and attend to the 
	garden).
	S: Presentation of the local cultural heritage, excursions in the region (please be prepared to have 15 euros for 
	excursions, in case of need). Volunteers will have the possibility to learn about orthodox liturgy, philosophy and 
	music. They will have the possibility to learn how to beat butter, prepare yoghurt and cheese. 
	A: In the monastery in sleeping rooms. Very simple sanitary conditions. There is no telephone. Electricity from 
	solar panels. Simple, mainly organic food, grown in the monastery garden. Please, bring your sleeping bag!
	X: Readiness to respect the rules within the monastery and to spend two weeks in a very remote place far from 
	any village or public transport; interest in cultural learning, religion studies, orthodox music, the history of the 
	region. No wheelchair accessibility.
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	SCI	Bulgaria	BG-CVS 5.1	SOCI	18.08.2008	31.08.2008	20+
	description
	BG-CVS 5.1 DOLNA BANYA (Dolna Banya Village)
	18/08 – 31/08. 5 vols
	Description: SOCI, KIDS
	
	The village of Dolna Banya is situated at about 90 km east of Sofia. The workcamp will take place in a 
	governmental institution for disadvantaged children called “Konstantsa Liapcheva”. The group consists of about 20 
	children without parents, from poor families, or neglected children aged between 7 and 18 years old.
	W: The main task of the volunteers will be to organize the free time of the children during their summer holiday: 
	organize creative workshops, excursions, sports and other games.
	S: Presentation of the local history and cultural heritage. In their free time there is a possibility for the vols to have
	 walks in the nearby parks and hills (together with the kids).
	A: In the social home in a separate room.
	L: English, Bulgarian
	X: Interest in working with children and good motivation. Volunteers should be over 20 years old.
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	SCI	Bulgaria	BG-CVS 6.1	ENVI	30.07.2008	12.08.2008	18+
	description
	BG-CVS 6.1 ECO-CENTER VLAHI (Vlahi Village)
	30/07 – 12/08. 10 vols
	Description: ENVI, CONS
	
	The Vlahi village is situated in the western part of the Pirin Mountain close to the Pirin National Park, which is part 
	of the Natural Heritage Programme of UNESCO. 
	The aim of the project is to build an Eco-center, which will serve as: 
	• A center for environmental education for children, pupils, students, organized tourist groups and individual tourists
	 as a form of eco-tourism; 
	• Informational and demonstrational center for the sustainable use of the natural resources for the local community
	 and tourists; 
	• A center for trainings, debates and seminars on topics related to eco-tourism, environment, biodiversity, 
	sustainable development, and renewable energy
	W: Renovation work in the Eco-centre building, marking of tourist trails
	S: Presentation of the local bio-diversity and cultural heritage 
	A: Tents or on the floor in the house. Very simple sanitary conditions (outside showers and compost toilets). The 
	vols will cook themselves. Primarily vegetarian food. Bring your sleeping bag and mattress and if you have a 
	small tent bring it too - it will be great.
	L. English
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	SCI	Bulgaria	BG-CVS 6.2	ENVI	29.07.2008	12.08.2008	18+
	description
	BG-CVS 6.2 BEGLIKA (Pazardjik)
	29/07 – 12/08 15 vols
	Description: ENVI, FEST, CONS
	
	Beglika is located at an altitude of 1500 m above the sea in the western part of Rhodope Mountains. The region is 
	famous for its well preserved nature, lakes and lush forests. In close proximity are located the natural reserves 
	called “Mantaritsa” and “Beglika” – both included in the Man and Biosphere Program of UNESCO because the rich 
	biodiversity that can be observed here. The project aims at generating facilities and organizing an outdoors festival
	 in order to promote the region as destination for alternative and eco tourism.
	W: The work that needs to be undertaken consists of three stages: construction of “North Shore” facilities (wooden 
	bridges, paths and steps) and signposts for mountain bike orienteering; help with the organizing of the outdoors 
	festival; post activities work including cleaning the area.
	S: Presentation of the local wildlife and ways for development of sustainable tourism.
	A: tents and opportunity to use baths daily. Food will be cooked everyday in the camp including local dishes and 
	good vegetarian choice. 
	L: English
	X: interest in mountain biking, orienteering, sustainable development.
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