Código:
EST 22
Disponibilidad:
Completo
TALLINN
Estonia
Fecha de inicio:
05/08/2013
Fecha de fin:
18/08/2013
Extra fee:
90.00
Euro
Idiomas:
Inglés
Tipo de trabajo:
Edad mínima:
18
Edad máxima:
99
Plazas:
6
Plazas para discapacitados:
0
Descripción:
The work mainly consists of doing various gardening jobs in the green areas on the large Zoo territory: clearing and tiding up, mowing grass, cutting bushes, planting flowers. Most of the work will be outdoors. In case of rainy weather alternative work indoors will be found. The work is planned for 4-6 hours a day. Please note that the work does not include direct contact with the animals.In addition to this there will be some light renovation and cleaning jobs in the youth centre house, where volunteers are going to stay.
You will stay in the Mustamae Open Youth Centre in the residential area of Tallinn. It takes about 20 min by bus or trolleybus to get from there to the city centre and around 15 min to get to the Zoo. Volunteers will have one big sleeping room, common room, equipped kitchen, shower and toilet. There is also shower in the Zoo which can be used after the work. You will sleep on mattresses on the floor. Please bring your sleeping bags Volunteers have to prepare their own meals for breakfasts and dinners. Lunches will be taken together with the Zoo gardening staff at the working place.
LocationTallinn is the capital of Estonia, the largest city with 430 000 inhabitants and as many tourists during summer season. It is proud for its well preserved Old Town included to the UNESCO World Heritage List. You can get a lot of information on www.tallinn.ee. Zoo lies to the west from the city centre, about 15 min by public transport.Leisure timeBesides that volunteers will get well acquainted with the zoo and its inhabitants, there are a lot of possibilities for leisure time activities since camp will take place in the capital, where one can find attractions for any taste: sightseeing and museums, countless festivals and concerts, live music, pubs, etc. This camp provides an excellent opportunity to experience vivid life of Tallinn in summer.
Special requirementsNo special skills required, but you have to be ready for some physical work. This camp is not suitable for volunteers allergic to hay or plants. Tools will be provided, just take your working clothes and gloves.Participation feeAs EstYES does not have funds to support your participation in this camp neither from the state nor from the private sponsors, you are asked to contribute 90 Euro towards cost of board and lodging, local transport and the program. The fee has to be paid by volunteers upon arrival to the camp.
Aeropuerto:
TLL
Estación de tren:
Tallinn