Código:
W4U-14
Disponibilidad:
Cancelado
BAIKAL LAKE
Rusia
Fecha de inicio:
12/08/2014
Fecha de fin:
26/08/2014
Extra fee:
0.00
Rublo
Idiomas:
Inglés
Tipo de trabajo:
Edad mínima:
18
Edad máxima:
50
Plazas:
14
Plazas para discapacitados:
0
Descripción:
Big part of our work will be cleaning of the lake coast from trash. We will also carry out a number of master-classes and info-meetings to inform local people and tourists about ecological problems of Baikal Lake and importance of its unique nature. We will create crafts and hand-making sculptures from garbage in order to make this problem visible. In the end of the project volunteers will organize an exhibition of these sculptures in order to draw attention of local people, authorities, media and tourists to this problem. The list of possible activities might be complemented by something else upon a situation and public demand, so we rely on you flexibility and positive open-minded attitude.
Volunteers will live in a yurt camp: there are several authentic Mongolian yurts, which are made of wood and natural numdah/felt. Every yurt is well-equipped, with 4 beds; toilet and bathroom are available. Food will be provided; volunteers will cook by themselves as a group.
Volunteers will have the ability to get to know old cultural traditions of local inhabitants: Buryats and nomads. There will be organized cultural master-classes and a trip through old nomad shaman paths. Volunteers can take part in old Kurykans rites (the Kurykans were indigenous people, who had inhabited the area till 12 century). Also volunteers can visit Olkhon Island, famous Kurykansky settlement, Sarminskoe Gorge i a place where the wind Sarma arises most of terrible winds of Baikal, etc. Volunteers can also swim in the lake and go for hiking in mountains.
interest in ecological problems and ethnic cultures; Motivation letter is required.
Aeropuerto:
IKT
Estación de tren:
Irkutsk